Alumni Relations Officer – Alfaisal University

Job Description

Alumni Relations Officer – Alfaisal University, Riyadh

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Institution: Alfaisal University | Department: Alumni & Placement Relations | Division: External Relations | Job Family: Administrative Support | Reports to: Director of Alumni & Placement Relations | Job Reference: NAC#230726

Job Summary

The Alumni Relations Officer role is set up to keep alumni connected to each other and the University. The Alumni Relations Officer is responsible for bringing current students into the alumni community; therefore, a lot of promotion work is involved, in addition to day-to-day coordinating, following up on, and supporting all Alumni & Placement Relations requirements, as well as alumni and student needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the management and promotion of Alumni Relations programs
• Contribute to the development and success of new alumni job allocation, training, mentoring, and supporting graduates throughout their career paths
• Communicate with the Student Affairs Department and student groups to implement student-alumni programs
• Ensure that alumni data are appropriately recorded in the Alumni & Placement Relations database, and collaborate with other officers in the department to ensure data classification is completely updated/maintained
• Coordinate and attend events, meetings, or other activities as requested by the line manager, including career expos, CSR events, and reunions
• Determine new approaches to interact with stakeholders on web and new media platforms, such as the alumni homepage, alumni online platform, internet presence, social and digital media, video projects, virtual tours, live chats, and new apps
• Provide content for many different uses within communication portfolios, such as the alumni e-newsletter, alumni e-blasts, and online alumni platform, to engage alumni members

• Work closely with and support academic colleges in internships, workshops, and lecture series, resulting in more capable and professional alumni
• Ensure the success and progression of Alfaisal Alumni & Placement Relations’ online portal, maximizing networking, tracking, and communication with alumni
• Conduct broad-based prospect research, such as demographics and industry sector analysis, for fundraising, training, employment, and collaboration purposes
• Produce research profiles, bios, and wealth indicators for senior administration for fundraising purposes
• Stay informed of social and industry trends, and relay this information in a concerted fashion
• Conduct reports and analysis, e.g., alumni rosters, industry reports, BOT reports, QA statistics and reports, to reflect relevant data gathering and analysis, and post-event reports and recommendations
• Ensure that Alfaisal Ambassadors (alumni) align with Alfaisal University’s brand, to facilitate engagement and attract supporters
• Update and organize the electronic database directory for emailing and calling, ensuring it remains easily accessible and utilized
• Maintain filing and office records accurately
• Perform all duties in a professional, competent, and confidential manner
• Perform all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, or an equivalent field from an accredited institute
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in Human Resources, Public Relations, or related fields (desirable)

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