Alumni Engagement and Networking Officer

The Alumni Engagement and Networking Officer is responsible for developing,

organizing, and implementing alumni engagement and networking initiatives that

strengthen connections between the University and its alumni communities. The

position ensures that alumni programs are well-planned, communicated effectively,

and aligned with the University's strategic thrusts, both locally and internationally.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

I. Alumni Engagement

• Supports the design and implementation of alumni engagement and networking programs in line with University priorities
• Assists in organizing alumni associations at the department or program level of Higher Education units (e.g., FAME, SAGE) as well as at the regional and international level
• Coordinates with Ateneo Alumni Association (AAA) to align their activities with University initiatives
• Prepares communication materials and website content for alumni
• engagement programs, ensuring alignment with the University Marketing
• and Communications Office (UMCO)

II. Alumni Networking

• Establishes and nurtures long-term relationships with alumni by maintaining consistent communication through regular outreach initiatives
• Liaises with regional and international alumni associations by facilitating regular communication, sharing updates on University thrusts, and coordinating joint initiatives and events to ensure alignment with the OUDAA and Ateneo's strategic goals
• Connects with alumni based in the different regions of the Philippines and encourages them to create or join existing Ateneo alumni associations or chapters
• Implements and assists in the execution of the Ateneans-helping-Ateneans project of OUDAA
• Organizes activities and events catering to regional and international alumni (e.g., tours, pilgrimages, cruises)
• Works with the Office of Placement and Career Services (OPCS) regarding alumni–student mentorship programs
• Coordinates with the OPCS regarding providing resources and support to
• alumni seeking career advancement or change
• Coordinates with alumni offices of other universities for benchmarking of programs, fundraising/advancement activities, and operational systems

III. Alumni-Donor Networking and Stewardship Support

• Collaborate with the Donor Stewardship Team to integrate alumni-donor relationship-building into networking initiatives
• Aligns with the Campaign & Marketing Team and UMCO in preparing alumni communications that highlight donor impact within networking stories and events
• Supports alumni-donor data management as the first point of alumni engagement

IV. Performs other work-related tasks as may be required by the immediate

supervisor and authorized representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Event and Program Management
• Relationship Building
• Alumni-Donor Stewardship Awareness
• Data Management and Integrity
• Technological Savvy
• Analysis Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Project Monitoring
• Program Analysis
• Organization Skills
• Research

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or Business
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An Ateneo alumnus/alumna is a must
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With at least 3 years of relevant work experience such as in Communication

or Marketing

Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes. Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School). In addition, Higher Education (College, Graduate, Continuing Education) is made up of nine schools (Education and Learning Design, Government, Graduate School of Business, Humanities, Management, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences) located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City. It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia. Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. Ateneo's Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.