Relationship Manager

About the opportunity

Are you looking to join Australia’s most innovative and high achieving university alumni and supporter experience team? 

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and passionate Relationship Manager to play an active role in nurturing the University of Sydney’s alumni community. This is a key role which connects meaningfully with alumni through effective pipeline management through multiple stages of engagement from personalised communication, in-person connections, volunteering and event interactions. 

We are looking for a great communicator and relationship builder who can take a creative approach to identify and maximise opportunities to build strong connections with a portfolio of alumni ranging from recent graduates to esteemed leaders. 

The Relationship Manager is an integral conduit between the central Alumni and Supporter Experience team and colleagues in the Faculty and Schools. The four Relationship Managers have distinct portfolios and priority projects and each report to the Director, Alumni Experience. 

About you 

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Relationship manager, who: 

• Is an expert at stakeholder management. You enjoy collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to increase alumni engagement and advocacy 

• Enjoys being a relationship builder, you can manage relationships with Deans and Heads of Schools that establishes and implements the annual engagement plan. 

• Presents with highly developed emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills 

• Is a high-achiever with innate motivation 

• Has experience initiating and coordinating a range of programs that may incorporate virtual or in-person events. 

• Is analytical in their thinking and has an ability to research, formulate and present high-level oral briefings and presentations. 

• Can demonstrate project management skills 

About us 

The Alumni and Supporter Experience team engages with a diverse community of over 440,000 alumni through a wide range of communications, events, volunteering programs, fundraising, and engagement initiatives. 

Our alumni have achieved remarkable feats and are consistently ranked among the world's most employable graduates. They include Nobel laureates, Pulitzer prize winners, Australian prime ministers, humanitarians, teachers, inventors, medical innovators, and thousands like them who have changed lives all around the world. 

A key aspect of the role is to maintain relationships with Deans and Heads of School within the assigned portfolio to establish the annual engagement plan and meet with them quarterly to discuss and assign bespoke engagement strategies for influential alumni. 

When you join the University of Sydney, you become an integral part of a community in which you are fully supported to achieve your career ambitions. You’ll be in a workplace where development is encouraged, and intellectual pursuits foster a sense of purpose and confidence including: 

• 35-hour work week 

• flexible working model 

• up to 36 weeks paid parental leave 

• access to health and wellbeing services 

• tax-efficient salary packaging options 

• ongoing training and development 

Pre-employment check 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

EEO statement  

 At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. 

To apply for this opportunity please complete the online application including:    

• a copy of your resume AND 

• cover letter 

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 15th February 2025 

 
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 

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