ALUMNI RELATIONS PRACTITIONER(N000424)
Listing reference: nwu_000061
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 23 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Advertising, Communication & PR
Job category: Media, Advertising, PR, Publishing and Marketing
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: MAHIKENG CAMPUS
DIVISION: CORPORATE RELATIONS & MARKETING (CRM)
DEPARTMENT: STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
POSITION NUMBER: N000424
VACANCY: ALUMNI RELATIONS PRACTITIONER
REPORTING TO: SECTION HEAD: ALUMNI RELATIONS
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Plan and execute activities aimed at fostering goodwill and positive relations between the North-West University and its alumni.
Job description
1. Events management
- Organise various events aimed at strengthening relations with alumni and senior students.
2. Communication
- Gather information and disseminate the same to alumni using different communication platforms with the aim of keeping them up to date with developments at the university.
3. Relationship building
- Establish and maintain relations with various stakeholders including university staff at different levels, students, alumni and the general community
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO : Nicolize van der Walt (nicolize.vanderwalt@nwu .ac.za)
CLOSING DATE : 23 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : 01 September 2021
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation.
Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Communication studies, Journalism, Public Relations, or related qualifications
- 3-4 Years experience in events management (essential)
- 3-4 Years experience in relationship building (essential)
- 3-4 Years experience in communication (essential)
- Professional membership with PRISA and IABC (desirable)
Functional & Technical competencies:
- Ability to plan, execute and deliver multiple events to meet deadlines
- Good writing skills for different communication platforms.
- Excellent organisational, problem solving skills and Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including staff, students, alumni and the community
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point) as well as email and internet
- Experience within the higher-education environment will be an advantage
Behavioural competencies:
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Ability to prioritise work, organise and deliver multiple tasks to meet deadline