Director of Alumni Relations

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AUN seeks to become a great center of learning and research for Nigeria and Africa and a catalyst for development in the entire world. In the words of its Founder, it sees its role as a "Development University." Thus, the University will honor the traditional university roles of repository and transmitter of culture and knowledge and center for the creation of new knowledge. As a "Development University," it will also focus on the practical roles that a great university must play in the development of a great nation and continent.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor's Degree in any field.A minimum of three years post-NYSC experience working in same or similar position.Experience of working in an Academic environment will be highly beneficial.Strong organizational and people skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proficient in the use of ICT tools and e-resources.Other requirements, abilities for the position:Ability to periodically develop work schedules, set goals, create/implement action plans and monitor progress towards goals.Skillful in developing and maintaining effective work relationships.Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing a database of AUN alumni and continuously communicates with them in business, academia, government, private enterprise and other spheres of human endeavor from around the world.Establishing and building relationships with a wide range of alumni – locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; establishing regional and national alumni chapters.Ensuring effective planning and implementation of alumni special events, projects and fundraising on and off-campus.Communicating, interacting and organizing mutually rewarding engagements and relationships between AUN alumni and the University.Generating alumni news that celebrate alumni stories, successes and achievements for various publications.Collaborating with the Office of Institutional Research to provide alumni data for statistical analysis that would provide useful information on the success rate of AUN graduates to help in making informed decisions.Partnering with the AUN Alumni Association (AAA) to garner philanthropic gifts to support the University's humanitarian initiatives, capital campaigns for campus facilities and other state-of-the art equipment and buildings, and to strengthen existing programs and services to students.Maintaining and keeping an up-to-date University and graduate news via the annual magazine, regular e-newsletters, and other publications.Supporting the AUN Alumni community in reaching out to the University at all times to secure academic transcripts, recommendation letters or such other vital information, documents or guidance/assistance that will help them function in industry, business, the academia, government, and more.Ensuring that AUN graduate community enjoys a rewarding involvement with the University via social media, networking, advocacy, etc.Providing content for the alumni webpage in collaboration with the relevant offices of American University of Nigeria.Maintaining a robust social media presence about AUN alumni activities, engagements, accomplishments, achievements, projects, relationships and commitments with the University.Creating a multi-year plan for the alumni relations program that results in growth for the program exhibited through greater alumni program involvement, a greater University attendance at Homecoming and other Alumni gatherings in an effort to increase alumni giving.Planning, implementing and promoting alumni program involvement that supports AUN's strategic plan and fundraising goals.Educating graduating students about alumni benefits and engaging them in alumni events and programs.Facilitating positive, purposeful relationships between alumni and members of the AUN community.Performing such other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Office administration, management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree