Reports to: Senior Manager / Head of Department
Supervising responsibility: N/A
Position requirements:
At least 18 years of education in Business, nonprofit management, public administration or related social sciences fields or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
A minimum of four years of experience in social development sector, alumni relations, fundraising and event management. Experience with international fundraising and advancement services will be a plus
An energetic and creative individual with high ethical standards
Skills:
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
Strong interest in interacting with alumni on a regular basis
Ability to work with alumni, students, faculty and staff from varied backgrounds and experiences
Articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
A well organized and self-directed individual who can represent the university at various functions and in public relations
Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to manage database software especially alumni relations management software
Ability to work independently and meet with alumni and donors
Job Purpose/Summary:
The Deputy Manager Alumni Relations is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening programs and provide tangible benefits to alumni and current students.
The Deputy Manager Alumni Relations is charged with securing commitments from alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service; collaborating with colleagues in the administrative offices (including, but not limited to Admissions, Career Placements, Student Services) and the various academic departments to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of Forman Christian College (A Chartered University); partnering with Advancement colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving; and serving as a liaison between the Alumni and the academic and administrative leadership.
The Deputy Manager Alumni Relations reports to the Head of Advancement. This position continuously recruits and manages all FCCU alumni, keeping communication lines active through social media and other communication devices.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Alumni Association Board of Directors, arranging its meetings, staffing its committees and ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and the academic and administrative leadership
Plan, implement and promote alumni programs that support the strategic plan at FCCU as well as the goals in collaboration with colleagues within the Advancement Department, the Rectors Office, Vice Rectors Office and throughout the university
Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, social media and print publications
Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs sponsored by the Advancement Department along with running a graduating students registration drive
Collaborate closely with the Rector and other senior leaders at FCCU and Advancement colleagues on strategies for increasing support from alumni; routinely identify and qualify alumni prospects for major gifts;
Oversee and balance the budget for Alumni Relations; within the annual program budget, manage existing and/or additional alumni programs, services and communications
Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Advancement colleagues
Plan and execute alumni reunion and related events
Managing discount portfolio for alumni
Provides guidance to alumni volunteers
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