The International Academy – Amman Hiring for Alumni Relations Officer at Amman, Jordan Full Time

The Alumni Relations Officer must have a real interest in, and understanding of, the distinctive nature of IAA; s/he will be expected to be able to communicate to others about the unique and rich history of the School and its special ethos. The successful candidate will have excellent database management, administration and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain an effective database of all graduates, which can be searched easily and accurately
2. Take responsibility for data entry, ensuring that data is accurate and up to date
3. Build relationships with current & former students, parents and staff
4. Deal with all correspondence and routine queries from alumni
5. Provide support in all aspects of marketing to alumni, including taking responsibility for press releases, social media and the management of all digital communication methods
6. Developing an online community for former students
7. Develop and oversee the production of a digital alumni magazine and the production of a monthly alumni email newsletter
8. Manage the alumni website and social media pages, updating them weekly with engaging content including news, sport, events, photographs, etc.
9. Take a lead role in the planning and execution of alumni events, informal networking events, dinners and reunions
10. Invite alumni to key events organized by the School; sending invitations and managing bookings for each event in coordination with the PR officer
11. Work with current members of staff to arrange alumni events
12. Work with the Heads of Departments to arrange relevant career-focused events for relevant alumni
13. Promote the career successes of graduates, through digital media and through displays and all information available.
14. Find creative ways of helping alumni in similar careers to network and support each other
15. Meet potential employers to understand their needs, provide information about the School’s students and initiate partnerships.
16. Utilize the Alumni database including personal contact details and employment information to support in job shadowing.
17. Carry out any other duties that is commensurate to the post.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in an educational institution is desirable