Alumni Engagement & Communications Coordinator
- Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: 18-month contract
- Remuneration: Level 6 $100,354 - $107,054 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington (flexible hybrid work)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The UNSW Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE) leads UNSW’s efforts to make a positive and lasting impact on society, promoting equity and social justice and driving engagement activities that enhance UNSW’s reputation as a key contributor to society through its research, teaching, and community engagement.
DSIEE develops strong partnerships and influential relationships with key organisations, communities, government, and alumni to advance the University’s profile and reputation as a sector leader in societal impact, supporting a university-wide agenda to drive effective change and engagement.
As part of DSIEE, the External Engagement portfolio is responsible for social media, news and content, corporate marketing and communications, web transformation, events, venues and hospitality, development, alumni engagement and government, community, and diplomatic relations.
The Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator engages with graduates to build ongoing support and participation through fostering mutually beneficial relationships. They report to the Alumni Experience Manager and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
- In consultation with relevant staff and external stakeholders, coordinate activities for engaging with various university-wide alumni segments such as those graduates based overseas, or new graduates.
- Work collaboratively and productively with Alumni Coordinators based in faculties, ensuring that the university-wide alumni engagement strategy is implemented effectively, and that processes and protocols are understood and respected.
- Ensure all engagement activities are consistent with the UNSW alumni strategy and the divisions overall vision and goals.
- Work effectively with alumni and alumni representative groups, acting as relationship manager and key point of contact where required.
- Source and create content for use in alumni communications, and draft marketing material for alumni initiatives as required.
Who You Are:
- An experienced alumni relations, communications, marketing, or membership-services professional with at least five years of experience in the higher education, corporate, government or for-purpose sectors, or in an agency.
- A relevant degree and/or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Exceptional written communication skills.
- Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills including highly developed verbal communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to excellence in program and project delivery, as well as communications.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and sending printed and digital materials.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and garner support and commitment for projects.
- Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to show initiative and think creatively and independently.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with colleagues across a range of teams whilst coordinating multiple priorities.
Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options.
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your application online: CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney -Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 11th July 2024
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
