Alumni Relations Coordinator

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Superannuation

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Job summary

The University of Otago in Dunedin seeks an Alumni Engagement Coordinator to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office (DARO). You will help build an engaged network of alumni and friends and support delivery of a range of engagement activities.

You will work closely with DARO colleagues across departments, manage projects, and communicate effectively to advance the University’s strategic goals. A strong communicator with superb organisational skills is essential; experience with AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with outstanding organisational, administrative and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with other staff in the DARO team.
• Working with the Alumni Engagement team to communicate with departments across the university.
• Providing administrative and project support to the Alumni Manager to deliver alumni engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Job description

The University of OtagoTe Whare Wānanga o Otāgo

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour – the humanities, sciences, health sciences and...

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first and oldest University. It has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages.

The University’s fundraising activity and alumni engagement is undertaken from the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). It is an exciting time to be a part of the professional fundraising and alumni engagement team in DARO, so that the goodwill, nostalgia and willingness to support the university is leveraged and maximised for the future of the University.

The role | Te mahi

Reporting to the Alumni Engagement Manager, you are part of the team responsible for creating and implementing a professional and engaged network of Alumni and friends for the University of Otago.

Your role is important to achieving growth in alumni engagement strategies that align with the University’s strategic goals and objectives.

Key tasks include:

• Building strong relationships with other staff in the DARO team.
• Working with the Alumni Engagement team to effectively communicate and work with departments and divisions across the university.
• Providing administrative and project support to the Alumni Manager which will enable DARO to deliver on a wide range of alumni engagement strategies and activities.

• You will be an excellent communicator, with outstanding organisational, administrative and project planning skills.
• You will think strategically, while having the ability to distil large amounts of information and triage and execute more tactical requests.
• You will be collaborative, solutions-focused and practical, with an ability to build productive relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Experience using AI assisted technologies and modern communication platforms and methods would be advantageous.
• Experience in delivering client-centric programmes, event planning or partnership building will be advantageous.

The University | Te whare wānanga

Established in 1869, the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is New Zealand's first university. Our strong reputation in teaching and research excellence, as well as established national and international linkages, makes us a popular choice amongst students considering tertiary education. Recently, the University of Otago has unveiled two ambitious strategies – Vision 2040 and Pae Tata – which includes our commitment to becoming a Te-Tiriti led tertiary institution.
Ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world, the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka recognises that our staff are key to our success.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $80,285.

• We offer competitive salary
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• a 6.75% superannuation scheme
• encourage work/life balance

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Shelagh Murray, Director Development & Alumni Relations, via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close the vacancy any time.