Alumni Programs Officer<!---->

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Newcastle, NEW SOUTH WALES
Job Type: FullTime

  • Foster a strong sense of community among our alumni through meaningful engagement activities and campaigns
  • Full time fixed term (until May ’25) opportunity based at our Newcastle CBD Campus
  • 17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, wellbeing programs, health and fitness discounts

 Office of Alumni & Philanthropy | HEW 6 | City Campus | Full Time | Fixed Term

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Alumni Programs Officer (College and Schools Liaison), you will assist with the planning and developing of alumni activities, campaigns, and programs to connect and engage with domestic and international alumni. You will be a key contact for and work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve engagement objectives.

This role contributes to fostering a strong sense of community, connection, and pride among the University's alumni.

In this role you will:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of programs to identify and engage with alumni in a meaningful and sustainable way.
  • Assist in the preparation of stories, communication material, and profiles of key alumni.
  • Collaborate closely with internal senior stakeholders, to empower them to engage with their alumni, and process and document this engagement. 

This fixed term position is a Parental Leave Cover until May ’25, is full time, and will be located at the City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, always ensuring a high-level of customer service.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement plans and programs strategically aligned to organisational goals and objectives.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, presentations, and professional correspondence to engage an audience.

 What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $90,316 to $99,655 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here .  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

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Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

  • Your resume.
  • A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
  • A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).
  • A degree with subsequent relevant experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement plans and programs strategically aligned to organisational goals and objectives and in particular, experience in coordinating programs aimed at engaging with and building relationships with a set audience, such as students, alumni or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to working in a client focused manner at all times, maintaining exceptional customer service as well as demonstrated experience working and building relationships with people across various levels of an organisation and key external stakeholders, including those from international backgrounds.
  • Proven organisational, time management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and priorities and achieve set KPI’s.
  • High level of written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop reports, draft presentations and develop high level correspondence.

    • Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

    Contact Us

    For specific position enquiries, please contact Kristy Osman, Head of Alumni Programs on (02) 4055 3331 or via email at [email protected]

    Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected] Please note, we do not accept email applications.

    Closing date: Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

    We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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