Deputy Manager, Alumni Cultivation and Engagement (Contract)

The Alumni Office cultivates, engages and inspires alumni to stay connected with their alma mater, support its vision and contribute to its success. It begins by cultivating and engaging students with the objective of nurturing them to be active alumni volunteers and leaders through structured initiatives and programmes. This role reports to the Head, Alumni Office and will assist with the day to day running of the Alumni Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify students and alumni behaviours, interests and needs
• Plan, develop and implement plans for identifying, cultivating and engaging student and alumni leaders and volunteers
• Establish and build relationships with alumni and maintain regular communications with them via direct contact, email blasts, alumni portal, e-newsletters and social networking platforms
• Plan and execute impactful alumni engagement events, including talks, networking sessions, mentoring programmes, and signature institutional events.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of events for alumni engagement
• Cultivate strong external relationships that contribute to strategic alumni relations

Requirements:

• Possess at least a recognised university degree
• Relevant work experience in an education institution environment dealing with student or/and alumni with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity preferred
• Proficient in using desktop applications and social media platforms
• Experience in conceptualizing, planning, coordinating and executing projects that involve multiple parties/organisations
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking across multiple projects
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Team player with good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with different levels of people