Manager Alumni Affairs

The Alumni Affairs Manager will be responsible for building, engaging, and sustaining a strong alumni ecosystem that supports the institution’s brand, student outcomes, placements, mentorship, fundraising, and long-term reputation . This role plays a strategic part in converting alumni into lifelong ambassadors, mentors, recruiters, and contributors to institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement & Relationship Management

• Design and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy across batches, programs, and geographies.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with alumni through events, communications, networking initiatives, and digital platforms .
• Act as the single point of contact for alumni-related initiatives across the institution.

Alumni Database & Digital Presence

• Create, maintain, and continuously update a centralized alumni database (profiles, employment, achievements, location).
• Drive adoption of alumni portals, LinkedIn groups, WhatsApp communities, newsletters, and CRM tools .
• Track engagement metrics and generate regular MIS reports for leadership.

Alumni-Led Value Creation

Enable alumni participation in:

• Student mentorship programs
• Guest lectures, webinars, and industry talks
• Placements, internships, and live projects
• Admissions referrals and brand advocacy
• Collaborate closely with Placement, Admissions, Training, and Academic teams .

Events & Community Building

• Plan and execute alumni meets, reunions, regional chapters, annual alumni conclaves, and virtual engagement sessions .
• Manage event budgets, logistics, communication, and post-event engagement follow-ups.

Governance & Alumni Chapters

• Facilitate formation and governance of alumni associations, chapters, and advisory councils .
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Growth in active alumni engagement rate
• Number of alumni-led placements, internships, and mentorships
• Alumni database accuracy and coverage
• Event participation and satisfaction scores
• Alumni referrals for admissions and employer partnerships
• Fundraising / contribution milestones (where applicable)

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Management, HR, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields
• 5–10 years of experience in alumni relations, corporate relations, community management, or stakeholder engagement
• Prior experience in higher education or large community ecosystems preferred
• Strong exposure to alumni engagement, event management, CRM tools, digital engagement platforms

Key Competencies

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills
• Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Data-driven mindset with reporting and analytics orientation
• High ownership, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a high-impact alumni ecosystem from the ground up
• High visibility role with leadership and external stakeholders
• Direct contribution to placements, brand building, and institutional legacy
• Dynamic, purpose-driven academic environment