Head - Alumni Engagment Cell

KIET Deemed to be University; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

KIET Deemed to be University in Uttar Pradesh invites applications for Head- Alumni Engagement Cell. The role focuses on building strong relationships with alumni and converting connections into student mentoring, internships, placements, and industry collaborations.

You will plan alumni meets, webinars, mentoring sessions, podcasts, newsletters, and digital campaigns while maintaining an updated alumni database.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Management, Communications, Public Relations, Education, Social Sciences or a relevant discipline.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in alumni relations or a similar role in a University/College.
• Demonstrated experience in alumni engagement, event management and stakeholder relationship building.
• Experience in mobilizing alumni for internships, placements, mentoring and industry engagement will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Alumni Engagement Strategy.
• Build strong relationships with alumni across batches, programs, industries and geographies.
• Plan and execute Alumni Meets, reunions, guest lectures, webinars, mentoring sessions and networking events.
• Develop engaging initiatives such as Alumni Podcasts, Success Stories, newsletters and digital campaigns.
• Establish structured student-alumni mentoring and interaction programs.
• Leverage alumni networks for internships, placements, live projects, industry visits and career opportunities.
• Identify distinguished alumni and engage them as mentors, ambassadors, recruiters and industry collaborators.
• Develop alumni chapters, professional networks and regional engagement initiatives.
• Maintain an updated alumni database and track engagement, achievements and contributions.
• Collaborate with CRPC, academic departments, communications and other University units for alumni-led initiatives.
• Explore alumni contributions towards scholarships, innovation, entrepreneurship, research and institutional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking abilities

Relationship-building

Event planning

Digital communication

Engaging senior professionals

Ownership & execution

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate degree

Job description

Job Role: Head- Alumni Engagement Cell

University: KIET Deemed to be University

Department: Alumni Engagement Cell

Experience: 4-5 years in a similar role in a University/College or higher-education Institution

Role Purpose:

The Head, Alumni Engagement Cell will be responsible for building and strengthening a strong, active and mutually beneficial relationship between KIET and its alumni. The role will focus on converting alumni relationships into meaningful opportunities for student mentoring, internships, placements, industry connect, entrepreneurship and institutional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Alumni Engagement Strategy.
• Build strong relationships with alumni across batches, programs, industries and geographies.
• Plan and execute Alumni Meets, reunions, guest lectures, webinars, mentoring sessions and networking events.
• Develop engaging initiatives such as Alumni Podcasts, Success Stories, newsletters and digital campaigns.
• Establish structured student-alumni mentoring and interaction programs.
• Leverage alumni networks for internships, placements, live projects, industry visits and career opportunities.
• Identify distinguished alumni and engage them as mentors, ambassadors, recruiters and industry collaborators.
• Develop alumni chapters, professional networks and regional engagement initiatives.
• Maintain an updated alumni database and track engagement, achievements and contributions.
• Collaborate with CRPC, academic departments, communications and other University units for alumni-led initiatives.
• Explore alumni contributions towards scholarships, innovation, entrepreneurship, research and institutional development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Management, Communications, Public Relations, Education, Social Sciences or a relevant discipline.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in alumni relations or a similar role in a University/College.
• Demonstrated experience in alumni engagement, event management and stakeholder relationship building.
• Experience in mobilizing alumni for internships, placements, mentoring and industry engagement will be preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Professional maturity and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong event planning and execution capabilities
• Digital communication and social media proficiency
• Ability to engage senior professionals and distinguished alumni
• Strong ownership, creativity and execution orientation

Key Performance Indicators:

• Growth in active and engaged alumni
• Number and quality of alumni engagement initiatives
• Alumni participation in mentoring, lectures and student activities
• Alumni-generated internship and placement opportunities
• Growth of alumni chapters and professional networks
• Alumni success stories and institutional visibility
• Alumni contributions to academic, industry, innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives

Core Expectation:

Build relationships. Create engagement. Activate the alumni network. Convert alumni connect into opportunities for students and KIET.

Website: www.kiet.edu