Head of Alumni and Partner Relations at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE

To provide leadership for Alumni Relations, collaborative Academic, Research, and Industry partnerships, and programs that complement and support the mission of SBS.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, implement, and communicate a comprehensive plan that strategically engages alumni and friends by connecting them to SBS, including signature virtual and in-person events, visiting scholars, networking, and volunteer opportunities including Reunion, Volunteer Work Project, and other programs that advance the mutual interests of alumni, the local community and
• Serve as primary liaison and staff support to the Alumni Association Board of Help define goals, manage committee membership, develop schedules and agendas, guide and support the Board’s work.
• Develop an outreach plan focused on engaging alumni and friends around reunions segmented by class years, chapters, interests, and
• Develop, maintain, and update internet-based programs to connect with alumni including the alumni engagement
• Work closely with various departments to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and other gifts and enhance alumni programming
• Create written and multi-media content for SBS publications including website and social media platforms, the annual report, the alumni magazine, donor proposals, acknowledgment letters, and other projects as assigned
• Develop partnership initiatives and priority areas
• Build and maintain strong and sound relationships with partner universities – especially at an executive and management level (across business streams)
• Solidify relationships with Universities and Industry through trust, integrity, excellent verbal and face-to-face communication skills, frequent visits, meaningful input
• Actively seek out potential partner funding opportunities
• Work closely with others in the management team to engage potential partners, sponsors, and donors and lead the coordination effort to translate interest into comprehensive partnership
• Collect, analyze, and report high-quality management information on SBS partnerships, building intelligence to help identify further sources of collaboration, income, and relationships for the
• Effectively assess and manage all partnership delivery risks ensuring compliance with relevant best practice
• Oversee all financial decisions of Alumni Relations and External Relations, including setting and monitoring budgets, and ensuring a clear, independent financial
• Be available to alumni, friends of the university, parents, donors, and officials to discuss any facet of SBS and represent SBS in the
• Maintain a registry and data analysis of partners within SBS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible professional level of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, public affairs, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow-through
• The professional credibility and maturity required to work closely with various departmental heads, colleagues, and other key
• Strong program development, relationship building, communication, and management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to influence and inspire
• Able to work nights and weekends as needed with some light travel
• Demonstrated digital communication savvy with social media and promotional
• Ability to use computers including Google and Microsoft applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email, and
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools such as Google Meet, MS Teams, and
• Ability to learn new software and other technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of content management systems, social media, and other emerging communications

Closing: 19th September 2022.