Assistant Manager/Manager, Alumni Engagement (Office of Alumni Relations)

Job Description

• Manager, Alumni Engagement
  • Recruit, manage and engage volunteers as Alumni Representatives, Chapters, Groups and Communities.
  • Introduce and implement initiatives to build and deepen relationships with local and overseas alumni communities across different demographics.
  • Provide direction and guidance to alumni communities on their engagement initiatives, leadership succession plans and other related matters.
  • Execute Mentoring Programmes and participate in networking events.
  • Develop and cultivate online alumni communities and implement digital engagement initiatives.
  • Maintain the alumni groups database, update contacts and details of volunteers.
• Event Planning and Management
  • To conceptualise, plan and execute alumni activities of mid to large scale including the annual SMU Alumni Homecoming, Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and online events such as Overseas Alumni Leaders Town Hall.
  • Responsible for preparing tender specifications, evaluation and implementation.
  • Facilite event registration and provide timely updates
  • Conduct post event surveys to canvass feedback and identify the diverse needs of the community so as to improve programme offerings.
  • Measure the success of events and programmes though the collection of and analysis of data.
• Partnership Development
  • Collaborate with Schools, Offices, Colleges and Institutes (SOCIs) as strategic partner to co-organise alumni activities, events and engagment programmes.
  • Work as a team member in OAR to support department and university-wide events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with at least 4 years of working experience, preferably in the higher education sector, in the areas of relationship and event management.
• Proven good track record in the planning and executing of community building events. Understanding of alumni relations will be an advantage.
• Possess good initiative, is detail-oriented with good administration and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate competent stakeholder engagement and project/vendor coordination, able to manage concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct and speech, strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Mature and able to build and maintain relationships with alumni, industry partners and stakeholders.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to evolving circumstances.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, able to work independently and in team settings.
• Able to work outside regular work hours.
• Good knowledge of and adept at using technology, social media and database tools.

• Manager, Alumni Engagement
  • Recruit, manage and engage volunteers as Alumni Representatives, Chapters, Groups and Communities.
  • Introduce and implement initiatives to build and deepen relationships with local and overseas alumni communities across different demographics.
  • Provide direction and guidance to alumni communities on their engagement initiatives, leadership succession plans and other related matters.
  • Execute Mentoring Programmes and participate in networking events.
  • Develop and cultivate online alumni communities and implement digital engagement initiatives.
  • Maintain the alumni groups database, update contacts and details of volunteers.
• Event Planning and Management
  • To conceptualise, plan and execute alumni activities of mid to large scale including the annual SMU Alumni Homecoming, Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and online events such as Overseas Alumni Leaders Town Hall.
  • Responsible for preparing tender specifications, evaluation and implementation.
  • Facilite event registration and provide timely updates
  • Conduct post event surveys to canvass feedback and identify the diverse needs of the community so as to improve programme offerings.
  • Measure the success of events and programmes though the collection of and analysis of data.
• Partnership Development
  • Collaborate with Schools, Offices, Colleges and Institutes (SOCIs) as strategic partner to co-organise alumni activities, events and engagment programmes.
  • Work as a team member in OAR to support department and university-wide events.