Head Of Alumni And Community Relations

Job Description
Full-time, ongoing role
Are you ready to engage one of Australia's most dynamic and diverse school communities? Building on our highly connected Old Geelong Grammarians' network, the Head of Alumni & Community Relations is responsible for leading strategies that grow our alumni programs and events and enhance engagement across our School community. The Head of Alumni & Community Relations leads the Alumni & Community Relations team and reports to the Director of Community Engagement. The Alumni & Community Relations team is responsible for nurturing relationships with the wider School community through communications, events and relationship-building to activate advocates, volunteers and donors. It co-ordinates the School's alumni engagement, as well as major events and support group activities.
About us
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
About the role
The Head of Alumni & Community Relations is responsible for:

• Managing and delivering strategies for alumni program and events, as well as overseeing the day-to-day activities of a multidisciplinary team who coordinate and provide a range of critical relationship-building services to the School.
• Foster relationships and represent GGS as an ambassador, promoting the benefits of the School.
• Oversee the Event team's delivery of major events, strengthening the alignment with strategic school, community engagement, enrolment, Alumni and philanthropic goals;

About you
This opportunity will suit someone who has previous experience implementing institution-wide engagement programs with exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills. You must be someone with strong strategic planning capability and creative thinking skills.
An understanding and knowledge of Geelong Grammar School Alumni and understanding of the education environment will be highly regarded.
This position will require the ability to work across all campuses, including attending weekend and evening events, as well as overnight stays, as required.
Why work with us?
Supportive management and fun, collaborative team.
Free on-campus car parking, access to the Handbury Centre for Wellbeing (Gym/Pool), lunch provided during term time and other School community benefits.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
For further details visit the Employment page on our website:
Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 8 March 2024.