Alumni Relations Manager at University of Cape Town

Job Description

 Our Business Development Unit (BDU) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to the position of Alumni Relations Manager. This position will be responsible, the management of alumni relations for the GSB. This position will plan and implement projects that strategically engage alumni and industry in strengthening various GSB activities providing tangible benefits to alumni and the GSB as a whole.

Reporting to the Head: Alumni Relations and Careers Service, the Alumni Relations Manager will be responsible for:

• Serving as an ambassador of the GSB to the student, alumni and other communities
• Developing a sustainable pipeline of partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of alumni engagement
• Marketing & Communication (including writing newsletter, social media features) of all related activities
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in the BDU, the greater GSB and UCT communities
• Preparation, monitoring and reporting on alumni engagement for accreditation purposes
• Experience in synthesizing data
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to currency of professional knowledge through engagement with external networks, initiatives and professional bodies
• Human resource management and development
• For this position, we seek a highly competent and experienced person. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, service-orientated and able to work independently to identify opportunities to develop mutually-beneficial relationships with all stakeholders / communities.

The following will be advantageous:

• Worked in the higher education environment, particularly related to alumni relations
• Working knowledge of the communications environment

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant post graduate tertiary qualification, preferably in Business Management or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the Higher Education sector while working closely with post graduate and Masters students.
• Understanding current technologies and the use of applications for organizational processes
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff and budgetary management
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills including production of complex reports for different audiences
• Experience of collaborating with a range of stakeholders and building relationships
• Independent judgement and individual discretion used when planning and executing alumni events
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Highly effective planning, scheduling, time management and follow-through skills required in order to coordinate and implement special programs and events, while providing service to both employers and students’ in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be willing to travel locally, nationally and internationally (as appropriate) and work evenings and weekends as required

The annual remuneration package for 2017, including benefits, will fall between R417 668 to R491 373. 00 as per 2017 salary terms.