Manager, Alumni Engagement
Job No.: 688998
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about building lifelong connections and fostering engagement between an esteemed university and its extensive network of alumni? Monash University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Alumni Engagement to join our dynamic team. As the Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering data-driven programs and initiatives that demonstrate the value of an enduring relationship with Monash University to over 500,000 alumni.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic input into the Alumni Engagement Plan and Digital Strategy, using data-driven insights to harness alumni engagement and involvement in priority programs in line with the University Strategic Plan, Impact 2030
- Collaborate with various departments, faculties, and alumni groups globally to identify engagement opportunities and create comprehensive engagement plans
- Utilise high-level negotiation and analytical skills to maximize involvement and collaboration across similar activities conducted within the university
- Monitor the uptake of engagement offerings, analyse data, and refine programs over time to ensure continuous improvement
- Foster strong relationships with alumni, faculty, and staff to enhance alumni involvement and support for priority programs
- Assist to identify, build and strengthen engagement activity in eight key priority locations across the world
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in project managing, reporting and consulting
- Excellent relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to think creatively and develop innovative initiatives to foster alumni engagement
- Proven ability to identify areas for improvement and proven experience in policy, guidelines and procedures development
- Passion for building meaningful connections between alumni and their alma mater
If you are a strategic thinker, have a track record of successfully engaging diverse audiences, and are excited about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Monash University as the Manager, Alumni Engagement.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Caroline Scully, Director - Alumni Engagement, Advancement, +61 3 9902 0655
Position Description: Alumni Engagement Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 1 February 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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