Basic job summary:
Core Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a recognised institution preferably in management, project management, programs management, marketing, public relations or closely related.
At least 6 years’ experience in client facing relationship office with dealing with medium to senior management level positions
Demonstrated accomplishment in developing successful projects, products, etc which involve fostering productive relationships with volunteers and multiple stakeholders
Experience in dealing with people across different age groups preferably in a higher education institution and early working careers
Proven knowledge of the higher education sector and the challenges and opportunities involved in engaging an alumni community
Ability to identify new learning opportunities that would be appropriate for Alumni.
Demonstrated experience with planning and organizing events appropriate for different size of groups and mixture.
Experience and skills related to social media, public speaking and public relations
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy: To establish, direct, and implement the strategic plan for the entire Strathmore Alumni Community to support the achievement of the University’s objectives.
Program Development: To oversee the design and implementation of program activities for the Strathmore University Alumni to engage in University activities such as learning events, mentoring, fundraising, guest speaker series, student clubs, volunteering, etc.
Alumni Engagement: To facilitate and organize engagement activities and projects for Strathmore alumni community members to engage with each other such as in networking, educational, and social events and maintain regular communication, feedback and contact information updated.
Partnerships: To identify and deliver partnerships with appropriate third parties that will enable a great range benefits of mutual value to alumni and to the university.
School Alumni chapters: Oversee the development, implementation, and co-ordination of the University’s School’s alumni chapters and their activities.
Collaboration: To work as a conduit between the alumni community and the University to harness appropriate alumni input on key University projects and initiatives.
Human Resource Management: To recruit, select, and develop staff within the Alumni relations office through liaison with the University’s Human Resources Department and ensure that training programs are effective in enhancing the skills needed for alumni management.
Financial Management: To develop, manage, and oversee the areas of budgetary management and financial control within the alumni relations office to ensure proper utilization of resources towards achieving the plans and objectives agreed with the University.
To spearhead the establishment of Strathmore Alumni Association as foreseen in its constitution and make it attractive to past and current Strathmore University students;
In liaison with Strathmore University Foundation, establish and support the achievement of fundraising supportive environment and targets from Strathmore Alumni community.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
