Senior Associate Director/Head, Alumni Communications (26413)

Company Description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description

Communications Leadership

• Provide oversight of the brand communications strategy for alumni relations.
• Lead and guide a small team of marketing communications professionals.
• Manage the team budget and expenses to ensure financial prudence and cost effectiveness.

Marketing Communications

• Develop the NUS Alumni brand narrative.
• Set the editorial direction and ensure that content produced is consistent with NUS' brand voice, style, and tone.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations, including alumni news monitoring, programme and event publicity, and working with the University's communications office to address media queries.
• Manage all alumni communications channels, including the NUS Alumni website and other digital channels.
• Oversee key alumni publications, including a twice-yearly alumni magazine, monthly e-newsletter, and Alumni Awards booklet and video, among others.
• Manage all related resources including freelance designers, writers, and agencies.
• Draft speeches for NUS leaders speaking at alumni events, when required.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment, and with a background in higher education.
• Energetic, resourceful, creative, and self-motivated; someone who enjoys taking on new challenges and thrives in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in managing a small team.
• Excellent command of English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills; meticulous and attentive to details.
• Willing to occasionally work after office hours.
• Hands-on, comfortable working as an independent contributor and/or as part of a team.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Alumni Relations

Department: Office of Alumni Relations

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job Requisition ID: 26413