Alumni Communications Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

$94,734 to $103,62- Fixed-term, part-time

Gardens Point

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Alumni Communications Officer to join Alumni and Corporate Events, Business Development Portfolio, Chancellery Division.

The Alumni Communications Officer is a member of the Alumni and Corporate Events team, and works closely with the Vice-President (Business Development) (VPBD) and the Director, Alumni and Corporate Events.

This position drives strategic and operational communications and profiling activities for QUT's alumni engagement and continuing professional education.

The work will include a strong digital communication focus and will develop content, organise photo opportunities, coordinate production and work in promotions for both alumni and fundraising.

Real world impact
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus.

We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Chancellery Division

Chancellery Division is responsible for strategy, including Indigenous strategy, government relations and policy, assurance and risk, international, marketing and communications, and business development.

The Chancellery Division is led by the Vice-Chancellor and President.

About the Business Development Portfolio
The Business Development Portfolio provides university-wide coordination and stewardship of QUT's engagement with industry, philanthropic and alumni communities.

Led by the Vice-President (Business Development), the following areas fall within the Portfolio's responsibility:

Office of the Vice-President (Business Development);
Industry Engagement;
Advancement; and
Alumni and Corporate Events.

What you need to succeed

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in communications, marketing, media or a related discipline, in conjunction with at least four years relevant work experience.
Proven track record in identifying opportunities and effectively profiling activities, successes and/or events to multiple audiences through wide range of platforms.
Highly developed communication skills including the ability to write effectively and persuasively for a wide range of audiences.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment as part of a high performing team, and provide excellence in service provision.

Desirable:

Experience and/or understanding of fundraising and alumni communications within a university.
Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Sales Force and SharePoint.