Alumni Coordinator

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

We are looking to appoint an Alumni Coordinator.

Overall Job Purpose:
The Alumni Relations Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to the Alumni Manager and plays a key role in implementing the Alumni Engagement Strategy across regions, life stages, and alumni touchpoints.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement alumni events and manage event logistics, RSVPs, and on-site support in collaboration with the Alumni Manager.

• Update alumni records in the Alumni Management System (AMS), support segmentation, and produce basic reports. Ensure data accuracy, compliance with POPIA, and assist with quarterly data audits.

• Draft and schedule alumni communications (emails, newsletters, and social-media content) under the direction of the Alumni Manager. Ensure all content aligns with the Alumni Engagement Strategy and brand tone.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Career Services, and Faculties) and external vendors to ensure the smooth delivery of events and campaigns.

• Prepare monthly and post-event reports for the Alumni Manager. Capture lessons learned and contributed improvement suggestions for processes and alumni engagement initiatives.

• Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations and Business Administration
• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Support is ideal.
  

• 2-3 years Alumni Relations/ Stakeholder/Client relationship management.
• 2-3 years events coordination experience
• 1-2 years Project Management experience

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emeris are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.