Alumni Relations Manager (1 Post)

RATED · 84 Full Time
Location
Bulawayo
Application Deadline
Sep 04, 2026

Job Description

Alumni Relations Manager (1 Post)
Join our team at the National University of Science and TechnologyPosition Overview
• Develop and implement Alumni Relations Strategic plan aligned with university annual plan.
• Provide strategic guidance to alumni executive, groups and chapters to unlock support for university, activities, projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison person between the university and alumni.
• Create strong and positive connections.
• Develop and implement strategies to keep alumni informed about university activities, events and projects.
• Provide guidance to alumni chapters to facilitate their activities and smooth engagement.
• Create and manage communication platforms to alumni.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to encourage alumni donations, scholarships, research and university development.
• Analyse alumni data and provide reports to university leadership on possible levels of engagement.
• Monitor alumni career developments and achievements for university visibility.

Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Marketing, Media, Communication, Journalism or any related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years working experience in Marketing, Media Communication or business.Skills & Competencies
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for donor and alumni relations.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation.
• Experience managing fundraising events and corporate partnerships.
• Good networking skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in use of relevant computer applications.
• Crisis communication and media relations expertise.
• Strong digital, social media and marketing skills and techniques.
• Experience in video production, editing and podcasting will be added advantage.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple campaigns at once.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Alumni Relations Strategic plan aligned with university annual plan.
• Provide strategic guidance to alumni executive, groups and chapters to unlock support for university, activities, projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison person between the university and alumni
• Create strong and positive connections.
• Develop and implement strategies to keep alumni informed about university activities, events and projects.
• Provide guidance to alumni chapters to facilitate their activities and smooth engagement.
• Create and manage communication platforms to alumni
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to encourage alumni donations, scholarships, research and university development.
• Analyse alumni data and provide reports to university leadership on possible levels of engagement.
• Monitor alumni career developments and achievements for university visibility.Terms & Conditions
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

About National University of Science and Technology

NUST is a young and progressive university established by an Act of the Zimbabwe Parliament in 1991. Using English as the language of instruction, NUST provides an invigorating intellectual climate, which fosters an academic community where both staff and students can push back the frontiers of knowledge in science and technology. As such NUST is a center of research, and has ties with universities on the African continent as well as the world. NUST is located in the warm and friendly City of Bulawayo, South West of Zimbabwe.

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