Alumni Relations Officer

DUE: 06 JUN 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICER (X 1 POST)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant first degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Information Systems, Computer Sciences or related field.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies Information Systems and Computer Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of working experience in a related or similar function.
• Experience in networking and mobilizing partnerships with Alumni community.

• Computer literate MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring the MSU Alumni database and maintaining the list of MSU Alumni
• subscriptions.
• Create and maintain alumni contact information and use it to develop targeted communication plans that keep alumni informed about university news, events, and initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate alumni events, including reunions, networking events,
• and other special events that bring alumni together and promote the university’s brand.
• Collaborate with the University Faculties and Departments to develop fundraising initiatives and campaigns that engage alumni and encourage donations.
• Provide support and guidance to alumni chapters and volunteer groups to
• promote engagement efforts.
• Analyze alumni data and provide regular reports to university leadership on
• progress.
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned.

NB:  Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]
The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 6 June 2025. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.