Alumni Relations Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Alumni Relations Manager

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

• The role drives alumni participation in the School’s academic, professional, and social initiatives through effective engagement programmes, communications, networking opportunities, and volunteerism.
• It also strengthens alumni advocacy, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships while leveraging alumni networks to support student development, institutional growth, fundraising, and thought leadership.
• The role ensures that alumni remain connected, actively engaged, and invested in the continued success of LBS, thereby enhancing the School’s reputation, community impact, stakeholder satisfaction, and long-term sustainability.
• The role is responsible for developing and executing the School’s alumni engagement strategy by designing and implementing initiatives that foster lifelong, meaningful relationships between Lagos Business School (LBS) and its alumni.

Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the alumni community and the School’s leadership, representing alumni interests in institutional initiatives.
• Identify and engage alumni for leadership, mentoring, advisory, volunteer, and philanthropic opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, governance standards, and applicable data privacy regulations.
• Oversee the production and distribution of alumni publications and ensure effective communication through digital and traditional platforms.
• Lead alumni membership, fundraising, and donor engagement initiatives in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with corporate organisations, industry leaders, and alumni-owned businesses to secure sponsorships and philanthropic support.
• Analyse alumni engagement data and prepare reports to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Alumni Relations team while fostering a culture of excellence and service.
• Establish and manage alumni affinity groups, regional chapters, and special interest networks to increase alumni participation and engagement.
• Manage the alumni database, ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of alumni records and engagement data.
• Design and implement innovative alumni engagement programmes, including mentoring initiatives, speaker series, networking events, and industry roundtables.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy aligned with the School’s strategic objectives.
• Support the preparation and management of the department’s budget while ensuring prudent utilisation of resources.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate alumni volunteers, class representatives, and chapter executives.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate alumni engagement activities, including reunions, Alumni Day, presidential dinners, and local and international chapter meetings.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess a postgraduate Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• The role requires excellent leadership, programme management, communication, fundraising, and financial management skills, as well as proficiency in CRM systems, digital communication platforms, and data analytics.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), or an equivalent professional body is desirable.
• An MBA or a second degree in Education Management or Strategic Communications will be an added advantage.
• The Alumni Relations Manager should possess strong strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management capabilities, with the ability to build and sustain lifelong relationships between the School and its alumni.
• Candidates should also have a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years’ progressive experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing, institutional advancement, or a related function within a higher education institution or a reputable corporate organisation.

The candidate should also possess the following competencies:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Digital communication and social media management
• CRM systems and data analytics
• Fundraising and donor relations
• Event planning and execution
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Emotional intelligence
• Collaboration and networking
• Strategic planning and programme management
• Leadership and people management
• Budgeting and financial management
• Marketing, branding, and public relations
• Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover letter and their CV, including certified copies of their Degrees and Diplomas, to: [email protected] using the “Alumni Relations Manager-2026” as the subject of the email.

Note

• The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
• Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply.
• Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates.