Senior Alumni Engagement Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $95,987 - $110,489 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

Position Overview:
The Senior Alumni Engagement Officer works as part of a specialised community engagement stream within ANU Advancement, with a key focus on identifying, building and maintaining connections with alumni of the University. The position is a key point of contact for students, alumni, donors and internal stakeholders in delivering engagement programs across the University. As part of a small team, the Senior Alumni Engagement Officer will be responsible for the design and delivery of strategic alumni communications, programs, and flagship events for the alumni community in order to achieve alumni engagement targets, support a strategy for donor retention and pipeline progression.

The Senior Alumni Engagement Officer is committed to increasing alumni engagement and working to steward relationships towards the creation of meaningful engagements that further the University's ambitions including research, educational objectives, and other University priorities. This position requires a highly motivated individual to understand, contribute, support, and execute the community engagement strategy through the Advancement Portfolio, focussed particularly on the Alumni cohort.

Our ideal candidate:

• An all-rounder who enjoys a fast-paced role with lots of variety.
• Strong demonstrated stakeholder communication and engagement experience.
• A passion for the impact that philanthropy can bring to ANU.

About us:

ANU Advancement provides leadership and support across the University in developing meaningful and sustainable relationships with ANU alumni, donors, and the broader community, securing long-term philanthropic investment and ensuring the strong management of existing philanthropic funds and accountability to the University’s donors. This is achieved through directing activity exclusively towards supporting, amplifying, and propelling the University’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives, in service to its ever-changing priorities and areas of greatest need. ANU Advancement’s mission is to build meaningful and enduring connections with our community and pair the passions of generous people with the outstanding work of our University.

For further information please contact Kenyon Neal, Senior Manager Alumni Engagement: kenyon.neal@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to apply:
In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria within the position description (maximum 2 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.