Senior Alumni Officer – Department of Institutional Advancement needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to:

• Support the development and implementation of a multi-year alumni engagement strategy;
• Coordinate faculty-specific and cross-institutional alumni initiatives aligned with strategic goals;
• Plan and execute alumni events (in-person and virtual), including reunions, networking forums, and industry dialogues;
• Manage relationships with alumni chapters, volunteers, and ambassadors;
• Contribute to alumni newsletters, digital campaigns, alumni app and social media content;
• Contribute to maintain updated alumni web content and alumni publications;
• Work with faculty partners to identify and feature outstanding alumni;
• Build and maintain relationships with key alumni who can support institutional priorities (mentoring, philanthropy, advocacy);
• Support donor stewardship and recognition initiatives in partnership with the fundraising office;
• Facilitate alumni input into university initiatives, curriculum, and strategic dialogues.
• Project manage UP Alumni all and promote subscriptions;
• Engage with corporates regarding sponsorships for alumni initiatives;
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records in the alumni database and alumni app;
• Produce regular reports on engagement metrics, programme performance, and alumni feedback;
• Ensure compliance with institutional data policies and ethical engagement practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field;
• Min of 4 years’ experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, advancement, or equivalent;
• Proven ability to plan and execute strategic initiatives and events;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an eye for detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and network with alumni;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.