Manager, Global Alumni Engagement & Inter-portfolio Initiatives

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Manager, Global Alumni Engagement & Inter-portfolio Initiatives to lead strategic alumni engagement initiatives across local, national, and global markets. You will design programs, partnerships, and experiences that deepen alumni affinity and long-term engagement.

The role requires collaboration across Alumni Relations, Development, and academic units to translate campus priorities into impactful alumni experiences and drive integration of faculty content into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ of relevant experience in leading alumni outreach and/or alumni programs within a higher education environment.
• Experience establishing and managing effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating engagement and fostering relationships with alumni and stakeholders.
• Experience planning and executing alumni initiatives with a proven track record of success.
• Experience with program analysis through review of metrics and KPIs.
• Experience with student recruitment an asset: international recruitment office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives.
• Developing and implementing alumni engagement activities that support strategic objectives.
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students.
• Developing and implementing communication plans that support strategic objectives.
• Implementing programs that allow current students and alumni to engage with one another.
• Developing plans that support recruitment strategies.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key contacts and stakeholders.
• Conducting detailed analysis to determine trends and make recommendations to senior university officials.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Description:

Date Posted: 09/18/2026
Req ID: 50239
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: Alumni Relations
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00042016
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private sector constituents meaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.

DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

The Manager, Global Alumni Engagement & Inter-portfolio Initiatives leads strategic alumni engagement initiatives that advance University priorities and strengthen relationships with alumni in key local, national, and global markets. The role develops and delivers innovative programs, partnerships, and experiences that build affinity, foster meaningful connections, and support long-term engagement outcomes.

The Manager leads holistic engagement planning for priority markets, integrating alumni programming, leadership engagement, volunteer activation, divisional collaboration, and Advancement objectives. Acting as a strategic connector across Alumni Relations, Development, academic divisions, and University portfolios, the incumbent identifies opportunities to leverage alumni engagement in support of shared goals and translates institutional priorities into meaningful alumni experiences.

Working closely with divisional and central partners, the Manager develops a strong understanding of DUA operations, engagement priorities, academic strengths, research initiatives, and campaign objectives to support collaboration, coordinated delivery, and the integration of compelling faculty and thought leadership content into engagement programs.

A significant component of the role is leading U of T's Alumni Innovator engagement strategy, strengthening connections among alumni entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and industry leaders and the University's innovation ecosystem. The Manager develops programming and engagement opportunities in key innovation markets and helps showcase U of T's innovation strengths to influential alumni communities.

The incumbent also develops engagement initiatives that support student recruitment, transition, and success; contributes to senior leadership engagement strategies in priority markets; and leads complex cross-functional projects involving multiple University partners. Working closely with Development colleagues, the Manager ensures engagement activities create meaningful opportunities for relationship building, stewardship, and philanthropic growth.

The successful candidate is a highly collaborative relationship builder who exercises sound judgment, influences without authority, and thrives in complex environments while balancing diverse stakeholder interests and institutional priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives
• Developing and implementing alumni engagement activities that support strategic objectives
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students
• Developing and implementing communication plans that support strategic objectives
• Implementing programs that allow current students and alumni to engage with one another
• Developing plans that support recruitment strategies
• Developing and maintaining relationships with contacts whose cooperation is important to the University
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to determine trends/patterns and make recommendations to senior university officials

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ of relevant experience in leading alumni outreach and/or alumni programs within a higher education environment.
• Experience establishing and managing effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating engagement and fostering relationships with a variety of stakeholders, ideally alumni
• Experience planning and executing alumni initiatives with a proven track record of success
• Experience with developing and conducting program analysis through review of relevant metrics and KPIs
• Experience with student recruitment an asset: working within an international recruitment office, organizing recruitment events for prospective, admitted and accepted students, and experience working with small groups (e.g. guidance counsellors, et al.) to promote the university
• Proficient in both in-person and virtual program delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing projects and priorities; strong oral and written communication skills; advanced analytical skills, including the ability to assess data from multiple sources in order to make informed decisions and recommendations
• Ability to influence without authority and demonstrate a high degree of tact and diplomacy is essential; particularly in managing relationships across all levels of management within a highly matrixed organization
• Proven ability to lead and inspire colleagues and volunteers; demonstrated through solid leadership, volunteer management, conflict management, and problem solving skills
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to network and confidently represent the University while engaging with volunteers, donors, prospective students and their families
• The incumbent must be able to function effectively in a political context, and deal with sensitive issues that must be handled in a way that meets the University’s responsibilities and respects the rights of alumni; and must be capable of developing collaborative relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups across the University often with competing interests
• Be able to handle a busy, diverse and challenging workload; exhibiting sound judgement and sensitivity to delicate relationships between alumni and the University; be able to design programs and services with attention to alumni relations best practices

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.