Alumni & Community Engagement Manager (Mat leave contract 13 months)
St Andrew's College
Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Posted on: 24 July 2025
Closing date: 15 August, 2025
ABOUT COLLEGE
St Andrew’s College is a co-residential college within the University of Sydney with a population of 350 male and female undergraduates, resident Fellows and graduate residents.
St Andrew’s enables students to get the most out of a University education – a combination of intellectual independence, academic support through mentors and tutorials, social development through involvement in the Students’ Club, participation in a wide range of sporting, philanthropic and cultural activities and the formation of life-long friendships.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Alumni & Community Engagement Manager to join our Advancement team on a 13- month maternity leave contract. In this full-time role you will provide logistical and administrative support for the College’s friend-raising and fundraising activities in order to build positive and enduring College community relations. This position will focus on the development and implementation of a range of high quality events and programs for the College. Based in our Newtown, NSW campus, this is an exciting opportunity to work for a world-class University College within the University of Sydney and showcase your exceptional event planning and execution skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Responsible for delivering a calendar of engaging events and programs
- Lead coordination of a number of major College events
- Take on an active hosting and networking role at events
- Provide a welcoming and engaging personal point of contact for a wide range of community stakeholders
- Build and maintain relationships through tailored communications and events
- Ensure all alumni and donor records are accurate and up to date
- Work with the Advancement Communications Manager to develop high-quality digital and print communications
- Track, monitor and report on Alumni news
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure social media channels and the College website are kept up to date
- Support the Director of Advancement and the Advancement Team with the College’s fundraising activities
- Responsible for managing one direct report
- Prepare Council reports, management papers and provide administrative support to the Advancement team as required
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to develop effective and ongoing relationships
- Relevant university degree (Communications, Marketing, Business) or equivalent relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and customer service skills
- Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills, with high attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on events and projects
- High level of competence and confidence in technology – CRM systems, databases, email, email software, social media, print and digital media
- Experience in event management/coordination
- Some after-hours work is required in relation to attending after-hours events
Desirable:
- Experience in the educational and or tertiary sector is preferable but not essential
- Experience and understanding of philanthropy is desirable but not essential
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Please apply via SEEK by clicking on the following link: https://www.seek.com.au/events-manager-jobs?jobId=85966272&type=standard
