Director of Alumni Relations

Role Overview: As the Director Alumni Relations in Pune, you have an exciting leadership opportunity within the Alumni Relations department. Reporting to the Executive Director, your main responsibility is to drive global alumni engagement efforts in alignment with the university's mission. Your primary focus will be on relationship-building, event planning, community outreach, and team leadership to enhance alumni involvement at a global level. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement global alumni engagement strategies - Align initiatives with the university's vision and foster continuous engagement by celebrating alumni achievements - Collaborate with university departments, Alumni Associations, and regional/global alumni chapters - Serve as the main point of contact for alumni to ensure strong and lasting relationships - Oversee all alumni programs, communications, newsletters, portals, and social media engagement - Manage and mentor a high-performing Alumni Relations team - Plan and execute large-scale alumni events such as reunions, networking sessions, and webinars - Coordinate logistics, travel, and resource planning for events - Maintain a robust alumni database, monitor engagement trends, manage budgets, ensure financial transparency, and support alumni fundraising efforts - Prepare reports on alumni engagement, financials, and performance metrics Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, or a related field (Master's preferred) - 10+ years of experience in alumni relations or stakeholder engagement in higher education - Strong leadership, team management, communication, and relationship-building skills - Data-savviness, strategic planning capabilities, and financial oversight experience Company Details (if available): Joining this university will allow you to be part of a community that values its alumni as lifelong stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to lead transformative engagement initiatives, build global alumni networks, and contribute directly to the institution's growth and legacy through your strategic leadership in alumni relations.,