Coordinator: Alumni Relations- (1626) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

• The successful Coordinator: Alumni Relations  will position the university, its accomplishments and needs in the minds of the institution’s Alumni in a variety of ways that will primarily focus on stewarding and fundraising. The Coordinator will utilize electronic and print communications local and regional events aligned with divisional and institutional strategic goals, to cultivate Alumni and individuals with the view of securing their financial or other support, executed under the banner of Institutional Advancement.
• The position requires proficiency in alumni stakeholder engagement, prospect identification, CRM administration (including prospect and constituent management), data quality, developing decisive reports, as well as having a strong understanding of communication principles, fundraising processes, donor cultivation, and related financial requirements.

Reporting to the Manager: Alumni Relations, the Coordinator: Alumni Relations will be responsible for:

• Stewarding existing alumni 
• Fundraising from alumni
• Tracking UWC Alumni
• Producing written content for publication on UWC alumni communication platforms
• Tracking and reporting on Alumni Relations’ social media presence
• Maintaining a positive relationship with UWC Alumni Networks
• Overseeing annual alumni campaigns, projects and events
• Promoting faculty engagements to Alumni
• Maintaining Alumni records on DevMan

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience):

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF7 qualification. 
• 5 years’ experience in alumni relations/institutional advancement/fundraising.
• At least 3 years working in higher education.

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to manage short- and long-term projects, 
• Understanding of Alumni Relations,
• Knowledge of the Higher Education environment,
• Strength in building interpersonal relationships,
• Strong persuasion skills,
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, and travel as required,
• Ability to work independently, and within and across diverse teams, 
• Goals driven.