Alumni Relations Manager

Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) is seeking a Manager, Alumni Relations to drive engagement, institutional relationship-building, and fundraising across SVU and partner institutions. You will turn our growing alumni community into long‑term relationships that benefit both the university and its graduates.

Key responsibilities include governance, strategy, and MIS/compliance for alumni relations, fundraising for CSR and infrastructure, and overseeing alumni events with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MBA or related field is required.
• 7–8+ years in fundraising, event management, sales, or stakeholder engagement; university/education sector preferred.
• Demonstrated alumni outreach experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and MS Office proficiency; CRM/MIS exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own governance, strategy, planning, and MIS/compliance for alumni relations.
• Raise funds and secure alumni donations for CSR, infrastructure, and social development programmes.
• Manage alumni relationship operations across SVU and partner institutions.
• Lead high-quality alumni activities and events with associations, coordinators, HOIs, HODs, and external partners.
• Partner with Communications on segmented outreach and campaign execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM/MIS exposure

Job description

Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) is looking for a Manager, Alumni Relations to drive alumni engagement, institutional relationship-building, and fundraising across SVU and its partner institutions. You'll be central to turning our growing alumni community into long-term relationships that benefit both the university and its graduates.

What you'll do

• Own governance, strategy, planning, and MIS/compliance for alumni relations
• Raise funds and secure alumni donations for CSR, infrastructure, and social development programmes
• Manage alumni relationship operations across all SVU partners, SAV, and SVV institutions
• Lead high-quality alumni activities and events with associations, coordinators, HOIs, HODs, and external partners
• Partner closely with the Communications team on segmented outreach and campaign execution

What you'll bring

• Master's in Business Administration, Management, Communication, Public Policy, or related field
• 7-8+ years in fundraising, event management, sales, or stakeholder engagement — university/education sector preferred
• Demonstrated alumni outreach experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, MS Office proficiency; CRM/MIS exposure a plus

Compensation commensurate with the candidate's experience and skill set.