Alumni Relations Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Alumni Relations Officer

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

• The Alumni Officer assists in organising alumni events, managing alumni communications and records, supporting chapter activities, and facilitating programmes that promote alumni participation, networking, and lifelong engagement.
• The role also contributes to the effective delivery of the School’s alumni relations strategy, ensuring a positive alumni experience while supporting institutional growth, stakeholder engagement, and the advancement of the School’s mission.
• The role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of alumni engagement initiatives that strengthen and sustain meaningful relationships between Lagos Business School (LBS) and its alumni.

Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Support the implementation of alumni engagement strategies and programmes aimed at increasing alumni participation and involvement.
• Create, update, and manage content for the alumni website and social media platforms.
• Prepare and disseminate the weekly alumni newsletter and other periodic communications.
• Provide help desk support by responding to alumni enquiries and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Manage the relationship and engagement activities of assigned alumni classes, affinity groups, and regional chapters.
• Develop content and implement initiatives to increase engagement within the School’s online alumni community.
• Prepare reports on alumni engagement activities and maintain accurate records of communications and participation.
• Assist in planning and coordinating alumni events, meetings, and other engagement activities as assigned.
• Source and collate articles, advertisements, and other relevant content for the School’s alumni magazine.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of alumni financial membership cards.
• Support the collection, updating, and management of alumni data to ensure the integrity of the alumni database.
• Create engaging content for communication with alumni and other stakeholders across various communication channels.

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
• The Alumni Officer should possess strong relationship management, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to support alumni engagement initiatives and foster meaningful relationships between the School and its alumni.
• The role requires proficiency in content creation, social media management, data gathering, and administrative support, as well as strong interpersonal, networking, and planning skills.
• Candidates should also have at least two (2) to four (4) years’ relevant experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, communications, marketing, customer service, or a similar role.

The candidate should also possess the following competencies:

• Social media and digital engagement
• Planning and organisational skills
• Relationship management
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Data gathering and database management
• Result orientation
• Customer service orientation.
• Initiative and creativity
• Graphic design skills
• Content creation and communication
• Attention to detail
• Networking skills
• General administrative skills

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 Officer-2026” as the subject of the email.

Note

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