Hybrid Alumni Relations & Engagement Specialist at University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong · Wollongong, Australia · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Wollongong
Alumni Relations and Engagement Specialist
Advancement and Communications Division
- Fixed Term, full-time appointment (Until June 2026)
- Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114,764 + 17% Superannuation
About the Area
The UOW Alumni Relations and Engagement Team fosters a vibrant community of over 190,000 alumni, nurturing lifelong, mutually beneficial connections. We support alumni to achieve their goals while encouraging active involvement with UOW, contributing time, talent and resources. Our purpose is to empower alumni to feel valued, enrich their lives, and help advance the University’s mission, reputation, and legacy.
About the Position
The Alumni Relations and Engagement Specialist is responsible for data-informed planning and delivery of various outreach and engagement strategies that build affinity to UOW and contribute to positioning and fundraising objectives. Strategies include, but are not limited to, targeted communications, mentoring programs, meetings and events in Australia, abroad and virtually.
Working as a valued member of a multidisciplinary division, the position will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to UOW’s alumni community. It will also proactively engage these stakeholders to identify tangible benefits for alumni.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Clare Rhodes on + 61 2 4252 8889 or [email protected].
Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025, 11:59 PM
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Company
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
