Alumni Relations Manager

Position Overview

The Alumni Relations Manager role is based in Kollam, Kerala, specifically at one of the Amrita University campuses, with a focus on Amritapuri. This full-time position demands extensive experience in cultivating and sustaining alumni connections, leveraging technology and strategic communication to fortify alumni communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage alumni segments including chapters, interest groups, and geographic clusters using AI-driven automation to enhance and maintain comprehensive databases by integrating various internal systems and tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Utilize legally compliant methods for extracting data from PDFs to support outreach efforts.
• Coordinate and organize both virtual and face-to-face alumni engagements such as milestone reunions celebrating 15, 20, and 25-year batches, alongside campus-based events aligned with academic departments.
• Create compelling alumni-focused content in collaboration with digital media teams to amplify engagement and visibility.
• Work collaboratively with different departments to ensure alumni activities contribute positively and strategically to departmental goals.
• Maintain active and vibrant alumni networks with structured communications, regular interactions, and thoughtful relationship management strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational qualifications should include undergraduate or postgraduate studies with hands-on exposure to marketing, sales projects, automation in intangible product sales, and project management, ideally at both UG and PG levels.
• At least 10 to 20 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated specifically to alumni relations roles; teaching or training roles do not count toward this experience requirement.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn and familiarity with Sales Navigator and Recruiter tools are essential; experience with premium Sales Navigator types, HubSpot Plus, Zapier, or equivalent platforms is highly advantageous.
• Competency in employing AI tools aimed at streamlining workflows is required.

Additional Information

The position falls under non-teaching job categories, with the application deadline set for August 31, 2026. The work location is flexible across Amrita University's campuses but preferably at Amritapuri.