Alumni Engagement Coordinator - Faculty Of Law & Justice

Alumni Engagement Coordinator - Faculty of Law & Justice

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 $96,960 - $103,434 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

Why Your Role Matters:

The portfolio of External Engagement has been created to streamline our operations across both Faculties and Divisions. The new Division covers the following activities, separate to any activities relating to future student recruitment (which is coordinated via the Division of Academic and Student Life): Media, news and content, Corporate marketing and communications, Web transformation, Events, venues and hospitality, Fundraising, Alumni engagement and Government, community and diplomatic relations.

A new External Engagement (Faculties and Precincts) team has been established to provide specific support for each UNSW Faculty. The faculty-based EE team will work alongside central areas such as events, alumni, news & content, and internal communications, assisting the Faculty to build its reputation and networks of influence. This team is committed to working with colleagues across DEE, ensuring a ‘OneUNSW’ approach is taken to developing strategy and implementing the appropriate quality standards.

The core focus of the Alumni Engagement Coordinator is to engage with graduates with the purpose of building ongoing support and participation through fostering mutually beneficial relationships. There is an Alumni Engagement Coordinator embedded in each of UNSW’s Faculties.

The Alumni Engagement Coordinator reports to the External Engagement Manager and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• In consultation with Faculty staff and external stakeholders, develop and implement an alumni relations strategy for the Faculty of Law & Justice. This will need to be consistent with the UNSW alumni strategy, as well as the Faculty’s overall vision and goals.
• Ensure all engagement activities are consistent with the UNSW alumni strategy, as well as the Faculty’s overall vision and goals.
• Coordinate a program of engagement activities that builds strategic and sustainable engagement with alumni.
• Act as a key point of contact for Faculty alumni and respond or action accordingly.
• Work collaboratively and productively with the central alumni team, ensuring that the uniwide Alumni Engagement strategy is implemented effectively, and that processes and protocols are understood and respected.
• Use alumni data responsibly by following all established processes, identifying, and addressing issues as they arise, and undergoing training as appropriate.

Who You Are:

• A relevant degree and/or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Proven track record of coordinating alumni and other engagement programs and projects.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with external stakeholders.
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills including highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to excellence in program and project delivery.
• 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 (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• 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 CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

Contact: Amy Denney: Talent Acquisition Coordinator e: a.denney@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

Applications close: 11.55pm, 8th February 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.