Senior Alumni Liaison Officer (AD08) at University of the Witwatersrand

    Purpose:

• To develop, implement and manage a vibrant alumni outreach and engagement programme that will build and enhance an enduring relationship with alumni, encourage alumni to identify with the University and engage with fellow graduates; to generate and sustain interest and participation in University affairs; to inspire alumni to contribute to the development of the University and the promotion of its reputation, locally and internationally. 

The Senior Alumni Liaison Officer is responsible for:

• Devising and implementing a wide range of diverse alumni functions, events and activities, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Devising and implementing pre-alumni (student-focused) advocacy campaigns.
• Devising and implementing an alumni career and volunteer programme.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of University-wide alumni programmes.
• Promoting broad-based regular giving by alumni.
• Providing support to the Executive Committee of Convocation.
• Monitoring and promoting alumni achievements and success
• Leveraging optimal use and benefit from the alumni database.

Brief Description        

Requirements:

• A relevant university degree or equivalent
• At least five years relevant work experience
• Experience with organising functions and events, including budget and project management responsibility
• Significant stakeholder relations experience
• Communications and social media experience an advantage
• An understanding of campus and student life an advantage
• Experience and ability to work as part of a team
• CRM/Database experience and skills an advantage

Attributes

• Highly professional, articulate and poised
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including a sense of humour and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to engage with alumni at all levels of society, including VIP’s
• Ability to develop presentations and do public speaking
• Ability to organise and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritisation to meet deadlines
• Flexibility, adaptability and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Excellent project management skills and ability to conceptualise, plan and implement relevant programmes
• A high level of personal motivation, initiative, energy and creativity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to devote extra working hours (evenings and weekends) in order to meet the requirements of the job
• Highly developed computer skills. Database and CRM management skills would be advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of a university environment would be highly advantageous