UNIC Athens, the University of Nicosia's academic and research base in Greece, combining internationally ranked teaching with state-of-the-art facilities, is inviting applications for an Alumni Relations Manager to join its team.

 The successful candidate will design and implement the alumni relations strategy for UNIC Athens, build a strong and active alumni community, and develop programmes that connect graduates with each other, with industry, and with the university’s mission. He/she will operate across strategy and execution, manage alumni data and digital platforms, design engagement initiatives and events, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build a vibrant, high-performing alumni ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop a multi-year alumni engagement strategy with annual plans, quarterly OKRs, and clear performance metrics.
  • Establish the operating model for alumni relations at UNIC Athens, including processes, frameworks, and engagement pathways.
  • Define and implement an alumni segmentation, lifecycle, and value-proposition strategy to support growth and sustained engagement.
  • Align alumni strategy with institutional priorities across Schools, Career Services, Admissions, Communications, and Executive Leadership.

Community Building and Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni across disciplines, sectors, and career stages.
  • Establish and manage an Alumni Advisory Group to support institutional goals, volunteerism, and industry linkages.
  • Develop structured alumni participation models for mentoring, guest lectures, student support, and campus activities.
  • Develop regional and thematic alumni networks, including professional clusters and special-interest groups.

Events, Programmes and Networking:

• Design and execute a high-quality annual calendar of alumni events: reunions, networking sessions, panel discussions, and professional workshops.
  • Coordinate alumni involvement in career events, admissions activities, and student experience initiatives where appropriate.
  • Ensure excellence in event planning, production, communication, and post-event engagement follow-up.
  • Build partnerships with industry, professional associations, and community organisations to support alumni programming.

Digital Platforms, Communications and Content:

• Manage alumni communications (newsletters, email updates, digital communities, social presence), ensuring bilingual Greek/English execution.
  • Oversee alumni CRM and database systems, ensuring data accuracy, segmentation, and analytics reporting.
  • Produce content that highlights alumni achievements, professional journeys, and opportunities for involvement.
  • Enhance digital touchpoints, including alumni website sections, online platforms, and community spaces.

Data, Insights and Partnerships:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive alumni database with robust data capture and management practices.
  • Generate quarterly dashboards and insights on alumni engagement, event participation, and digital activity.
  • Collaborate closely with academic units, Career Services, Admissions, and External Relations to integrate alumni initiatives with broader institutional priorities.
  • Foster strategic partnerships that expand opportunities for alumni and strengthen UNIC Athens’ presence in professional ecosystems.

Alumni Fundraising and Donations

• Design and launch an Alumni Fundraising and Donations program for UNIC Athens, with annual targets and KPIs, aligned with Greek and EU regulations.
• Build donation infrastructure and processes (bilingual giving pages, secure payment gateways and bank transfers, receipting and acknowledgments, in coordination with Finance, Legal, and IT.
• Plan and deliver an annual fundraising calendar and products.

 

 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Education Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  • A master’s degree will be considered an advantage.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in alumni relations, community engagement, stakeholder management, external relations, or similar roles.
  • Proven success designing and executing engagement programmes, networks, and events.
  • Experience with CRM systems, alumni/member databases, and analytics-driven engagement.
  • Working experience in higher education or membership-based organisations is highly desirable.
  • Strong bilingual capability: excellent Greek and professional English.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic planning and structured execution
  • Stakeholder and relationship management
  • Project and event management
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Data and CRM proficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Organisational discipline and attention to detail

Personal Attributes:

• Relationship-building orientation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy
  • Proactive, resourceful, and self-directed
  • High integrity and confidentiality
  • Strong organisational judgment
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic environments

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents through:

• Cover Letter: Describe your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the role.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
  • References: Contact information for at least two references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates should be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.

About the University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy):

UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus, with more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries. It is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contribution to culture. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has placed UNIC among the top 501-600 universities globally.