GRADUATE TRAINEE, ALUMNI RELATIONS UNIT (1 POST)

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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POST:
INTERNATIONAL & ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE
POST A – GRADUATE TRAINEE, ALUMNI RELATIONS UNIT (1 POST)

Focus
Alumni engagement, communications and resource mobilisation.

ABOUT THE UNIT
The Alumni Relations Unit manages alumni engagement, communications and resource mobilisation. This role is designed for a graduate who will support these functions while also providing cross-cutting design and digital content support to the broader Office.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Alumni Relations Unit seeks a versatile graduate to support alumni engagement, communications and resource mobilisation. The successful candidate will also assist with design, digital content and the coordination of alumni events, webinars and reunions.

DURATION
This is a fixed-term contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Support alumni engagement, communications, and resource mobilisation activities
-Assist with correspondence, record-keeping, and follow-up for alumni programmes
-Help monitor and report on alumni engagement metrics
-Support communications relating to alumni chapters and diaspora networks
-Provide administrative support for alumni activities
-Assist in the design and production of visual content including flyers, social media graphics, newsletters, banners, and presentation materials for both units
-Develop and manage content for digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, and email communications, covering alumni news, international partnerships, and student mobility programmes
-Support the coordination of alumni events, webinars, and reunions, including pre- and post-event communications

REQUIRED SKILLS
-Proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva) or related digital communication tools will be an added advantage.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
-Familiarity with social media management and digital content creation
-Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
-Self-motivated and adaptable

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
-Prior internship, attachment, or volunteer experience in alumni relations, communications, marketing, social sciences and/or related field.
-Basic knowledge of CRM or alumni database systems
-Experience with email marketing or newsletter platforms
-An interest in higher education and institutional advancement

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

-A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, Information Technology, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a closely related field, atleast a 2.1 Degree class
Graduated within the last two (2) years.
Relevant certifications in digital content creation, graphic design, video editing, social media management, web content management, related digital communication tools or a closely related field will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

* Important Notes:
Applications that do not strictly adhere to the above submission guidelines will be automatically disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to. Closing date for applications is 30 July 2026.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.

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