Alumni Engagement & Communications Coordinator

at  University of New South Wales

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS:

The UNSW Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE) leads UNSW’s efforts to make a positive and lasting impact on society, promoting equity and social justice and driving engagement activities that enhance UNSW’s reputation as a key contributor to society through its research, teaching, and community engagement.
DSIEE develops strong partnerships and influential relationships with key organisations, communities, government, and alumni to advance the University’s profile and reputation as a sector leader in societal impact, supporting a university-wide agenda to drive effective change and engagement.
As part of DSIEE, the External Engagement portfolio is responsible for social media, news and content, corporate marketing and communications, web transformation, events, venues and hospitality, development, alumni engagement and government, community, and diplomatic relations.
The Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator engages with graduates to build ongoing support and participation through fostering mutually beneficial relationships. They report to the Alumni Experience Manager and has no direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In consultation with relevant staff and external stakeholders, coordinate activities for engaging with various university-wide alumni segments such as those graduates based overseas, or new graduates.
• Work collaboratively and productively with Alumni Coordinators based in faculties, ensuring that the university-wide alumni engagement strategy is implemented effectively, and that processes and protocols are understood and respected.
• Ensure all engagement activities are consistent with the UNSW alumni strategy and the divisions overall vision and goals.
• Work effectively with alumni and alumni representative groups, acting as relationship manager and key point of contact where required.
• Source and create content for use in alumni communications, and draft marketing material for alumni initiatives as required.