Manager of Alumni Affairs

Job description / Role

Our client, a leading educational establishment in Ajman has an exciting opportunity for the role of a Manager of Alumni Affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for developing and implementing the University’s Alumni Office strategy.
• Determine the Alumni affairs team’s strategic direction and provide leadership, motivation and support in order to maintain the quality of the team’s output so that the University’s and Department’s objectives are achieved.
• Manage volunteers to work with alumni groups including Alumni Council and International Chapters by supporting the President of the Alumni Council in organizing their meetings and directing them to achieve the council purpose and mission.
• Oversee the database and online networking portal in conjunction with the senior officer.
• Responsible for developing the Alumni affairs budget and tailoring the Alumni Relations program to the available resources and monitoring expense against that budget.
• Oversee liaison between the Alumni affairs team members and others in the University to ensure that there is effective communication with colleagues on matters relating to alumni events, University publications, web and email communication.
• Develop strong alumni relationship and other networks to support and develop strategies for alumni office activity.
• Lead and manage the staff including the student trainee.
• Represent the university in major alumni office events.

Salary:
AED 27,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business management, or related field with minimum experience of 7 years in which 2 years are in a managerial position.
• Experience in driving engagement within an alumni community is ideal; however, a background event management & student engagement is also considered.
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written, combined with confident interpersonal skills & presence.
• A flexible team orientated attitude along with willingness to travel Internationally

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Significant experience in an alumni affairs, public relations or similar role.
• Experience of devising a strategic plan and leading a team & volunteers to implement it across the university.
• Management experience, including leadership skills to inspire a team, support and develop individuals
• Budgetary management experience
• Experience of delivering high-quality events.
• Knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector is an advantage

About the Company

At Culture First Recruitment, we have a profound belief that the key to success lies in building a remarkable culture within organizations. Our founder, Ryan Jackson, a visionary serial entrepreneur with a track record of success across multiple industries, had an awakening that transformed the way he approached business.

Ryan’s journey began in a notorious industry that had developed a negative public perception. Despite achieving financial success, he felt something was missing. As profits soared, Ryan found himself falling out of love with business, realizing that he was not aligned with the values of his own company. This disconnection led him on a transformative path of soul-searching.