Alumni & Partnership Assistant at Africa International University

Job Description

The job holder shall implement specific activities for partnerships, fund raising and lifelong relationships with University stakeholders. He or she will report to the Marketing and Institutional Development Manager but shall work closely with the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of AIU.

Main responsibilities

1. Write human impact stories about God’s work through AIU concerning Students, Alumni, Staff and Faculty
2. Create and maintain an updated alumni database and keep all the records of the alumni association both in soft and hard copy.
3. Take minutes in the executive meetings of the alumni association committee and follow up on the implementation of all the committee’s decisions.
4. Provide a link between the alumni association and the university and involve them in the university activities e.g. student recruitment, fundraising, development plans.
5. Maintain year-round communication with partners, including written reports, partner surveys and in-person meetings providing information on projects of interest to donors.
6. Sensitize and create awareness among the alumni and students about the alumni association and its activities
7. Plan for and facilitate the implementation of alumni activities, ensuring involvement of all alumni.
8. Foster collaboration with other alumni in institutions of higher learning and other organizations.
9. Facilitate the welfare activities of the members e.g. recognition system for outstanding alumni, weddings, bereavement etc.
10. Assist in drafting fund raising proposals and related written materials.
11. Have an up to date database for different constituents making contributions to AIU funds.
12. Meet the set fundraising targets by implementing specific assigned fundraising initiatives.
13. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the furtherance of the University Vision and Mission.

Job requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations is preferred. Minimum of 2 year experience in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations with demonstrated success, preferably having worked in the not-for-profit or associated sector. Experience in organizing and coordinating meetings, minute taking, correspondence and record keeping.