About this role
Are you an experienced Alumni Engagement Officer looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Development and Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
Oxford is entering a defining new chapter in its philanthropic work. The Oxford Excellence campaign will support the University’s ability to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges, from climate change and global resilience to health, society, community and citizenship. Through Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE), the University works with colleagues across the collegiate University to secure philanthropic and volunteering support for academic priorities, student opportunity, research excellence and work with international reach.
The Alumni Engagement Team inspires and enables alumni to engage fully in the life of the University of Oxford.
About the Role
The Alumni Engagement Officer will be a highly personable and relationship-focused professional with a natural ability to connect with people from a wide range of cultural, professional and academic backgrounds and areas of expertise. Working across the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), the postholder will build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, academics, donors and other stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of the School's diverse community and global reach.
Central to the role is the design and delivery of a multifaceted engagement strategy that supports OSGA's nine programmes, centres and institutes, fostering meaningful connections with alumni whose interests span Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia. Excellent stakeholder management skills, cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences are essential.
Given the relationship-focused nature of the role, the postholder will be expected to spend time in Oxford on a regular basis, typically two days per week, and will have the flexibility to support occasional evening events and travel opportunities, with sufficient advance notice.
About You
Professionally deliver the alumni engagement programme within the School of Global and Area Studies. Identify and engage with a range of stakeholders and audiences within the School and its constituent units and programmes to understand how alumni can support the realisation of their ambitions and priorities. Support the School in communicating with their alumni at least once a year Plan and organise events and activities in line with the alumni engagement strategy and contribute to more high-profile University events. Collaborate with Advancement Operations shared service teams to help deliver the alumni engagement programme within budget. Provide regular reports to the Head of School and Head of Administration and Finance on the impact of the alumni programme. Be an active member of the University’s Alumni Engagement network and/or other relevant networks/groups to share information, promote best practice and champion cross-University collaboration.