About UTS
At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally - a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.
About the Team
UTS is strengthening its advancement program as part of an exciting period of renewal and growth. With a clear aspiration to deepen alumni and philanthropic engagement and build enduring, values led relationships, the Alumni & Philanthropy Unit (APU) is reimagining its structure, refreshing the way we work, and rebuilding a number of roles. Reflecting our ambition to deliver a contemporary, high impact, partnership driven model, we have completed a bold redesign of how we partner with alumni, donors, faculties, divisions and external stakeholders. For candidates, this is a unique opportunity to join a unit purpose-built for impact and designed to mobilise alumni and philanthropic communities in support of UTS's strategic priorities. We invite candidates who want to play a meaningful role in shaping this reimagined approach to alumni and philanthropic engagement, and join a team with strong momentum, purpose and ambition.
About the Role
The Alumni Partnership Manager supports coordinated alumni partnerships across the University, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver targeted, strategic and measured alumni relationship building aligned to both alumni interest and institutional priorities. The role contributes to the development and delivery of agreed alumni engagement plans and programs that strengthen alumni relationships and participation in university programs.
Role responsibilities include:
* Develop and collaboratively implement annual Partner Alumni Engagement Plans with assigned Faculties or Divisions.
* Build and sustain relationships with alumni and friends to support engagement, ambassador development and philanthropic pipelines.
* In partnership with Director, Alumni Engagement lead the collaboration with key alumni stakeholders through structured alumni committees and boards.
* Contribute to flagship alumni programs and targeted re?connection campaigns in partnership with colleagues and Faculties.
* Identify and curate engagement opportunities arising from Faculty and Divisional activities and coordinate their delivery through core alumni programs.
* Act as a liaison with Faculties and Divisions to embed alumni engagement into planning and operations.
* Manage an assigned portfolio of alumni and maintain accurate CRM records and engagement reporting.
* Represent the Alumni & Philanthropy Unit at internal meetings and selected events and forums.
About You
Skills, attributes and knowledge
* Ability to design and deliver strategic alumni or stakeholder engagement initiatives aligned to organisational priorities.
* Strong relationship management skills with senior internal stakeholders and external partners.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of briefings, presentations and reports.
* Project planning and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and initiatives.
* Analytical capability to interpret engagement data and inform planning and reporting.
* Knowledge of alumni relations, advancement and stakeholder engagement in a complex organisation.
Experience
* Minimum 7 years' experience in alumni relations, advancement, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
* Experience working across a complex organisation with multiple Faculties or business units.
* Experience developing and delivering alumni engagement plans, programs or events.
* Experience managing alumni or stakeholder portfolios and maintaining CRM records.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and extensive relevant experience.
What We Offer
Base Salary Range: $120,827 - $137,609 (HEW8) plus 17% superannuation (pension)
The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
How to Apply
Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC337449 and your name.
1. a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria in the position description.
2. a copy of your resume.
For guidance on preparing your responses to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Applications must be submitted via the UTS online recruitment system (current staff should apply through NEO).
UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant.
UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.
While this position has been advertised internally and externally concurrently, the University's commitment to redeployment remains unchanged, and redeployees continue to have first priority for appointment.
General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to ***********@uts.edu.au.
Closing Date: 12 June pm (AEST)
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Accessibility
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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact ***********@uts.edu.au for assistance.
UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.