Job
04 Sep 2026
National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Alumni Relations Manager (1 Post)
Posted 49 minutes ago
About the Role
An Alumni Relations Manager to develop and implement the University's alumni engagement strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Alumni Relations Strategic Plan aligned with the university annual plan.
- Provide strategic guidance to the alumni executive, groups and chapters to unlock support for university activities, projects and initiatives.
- Act as key liaison between the university and alumni; create strong, positive connections.
- Develop strategies to keep alumni informed about university activities, events and projects; create and manage alumni communication platforms.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to encourage alumni donations, scholarships, research and university development.
- Analyse alumni data and report on engagement; monitor alumni career developments and achievements for university visibility.
Skills & competencies
- Excellent written and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills for donor and alumni relations; knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation.
- Experience managing fundraising events and corporate partnerships; good networking; strong leadership; crisis communication and media relations expertise; strong digital/social media skills; video production, editing and podcasting an added advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Alumni Relations Strategic Plan aligned with the university annual plan.
- Provide strategic guidance to the alumni executive, groups and chapters to unlock support for university activities, projects and initiatives.
- Act as key liaison between the university and alumni; create strong, positive connections.
- Develop strategies to keep alumni informed about university activities, events and projects; create and manage alumni communication platforms.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to encourage alumni donations, scholarships, research and university development.
- Analyse alumni data and report on engagement; monitor alumni career developments and achievements for university visibility.
Skills & competencies
- Excellent written and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills for donor and alumni relations; knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation.
- Experience managing fundraising events and corporate partnerships; good networking; strong leadership; crisis communication and media relations expertise; strong digital/social media skills; video production, editing and podcasting an added advantage.
Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Marketing, Media, Communication, Journalism or any related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years' working experience in Marketing, Media, Communication or Business.
- Full-time; an attractive package (Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits) offered — details disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: submit your application via the NUST careers portal at https://vacancies.nust.ac.zw, or contact the HR team on [email protected] / +263 9 282842.
- Minimum of four (4) years' working experience in Marketing, Media, Communication or Business.
- Full-time; an attractive package (Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits) offered — details disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: submit your application via the NUST careers portal at https://vacancies.nust.ac.zw, or contact the HR team on [email protected] / +263 9 282842.