USIU Alumni Relations Officer Job 2015

Job Description

The United States International University – Africa is the largest, private, secular university in East and Central Africa catering to almost 6000 students representing 65 nationalities and with a global network of over 12000 alumni. USIU – Africa is committed to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU-Africa’s Institutional Planning and Advancement Division is the university’s commercial unit, responsible for strategic planning, marketing and communications, fundraising and alumni functions.

The Division is looking to recruit an appropriate candidate for the following position:

Alumni Relations Officer
 

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Alumni Affairs in planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening the Alumni Association’s programs while providing tangible benefits to both alumni and the university.

Publish Alumni Affairs content via alumni webpages, publications and social media.

Provide administrative support of the planning and implementation of social activities and events that strategically engage the alumni community.

Assist in the preparation of reports regarding alumni activities.

Assist to implement and promote alumni programs as well as the goals of the USIU-Africa Alumni Association

Management of accurate and complete alumni database records.

Assist in the facilitation of communication with the alumni community.

Maintain an organizational calendar of alumni-related events and activities.

Assist in the organization and execution of alumni activities in partnership with the university.

Assist in providing guidance and meaningful opportunities to alumni volunteers.

Qualifications & Experience

Undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing or a business-related field, from an accredited university.

At least two (2) years in a similar or comparable position.

Skills

Communication Skills

Social Media Skills

Event Planning and Management Skills

Networking Skills

Fundraising Skills

Editorial Skills

Competencies

Ability to multi-task simultaneous projects

Ability to work with other organizational units within the university.

Detail-oriented

Resourcefulness

Initiative

Working closely and lead team members to achieve objectives

Excellent ability to communicate fluently in English

Work independently.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Friday, 23 September 2015.

Head of Human Resources,

United States International University

P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke

Web: www.usiu.ac.ke

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer

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Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Friday, 23 September 2015.

Head of Human Resources,

United States International University

P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke

Web: www.usiu.ac.ke

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer

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