Head of Alumni

Corvinus University of Budapest has over a 100-year-old history and is one of the leading universities in Hungary in Business and Management, Economics, and Social Sciences.

We have around 11,500 students, of which, approximately 2,000 are international.

We are located in a stunning UNESCO Heritage building overlooking the Danube River, in the heart of Budapest.

We have been granted accreditation by EFMD and EAPAA and we are the only Hungarian business university to have two international institutional accreditations by AACSB and AMBA. Additionally, we are members of several international networks such as CEMS, BSIS, PRME and CFA.

We are proud to have won the title of the most sustainably developing university in UI GreenMetric’s world ranking in 2022.

Corvinus University of Budapest is seeking a forward-thinking individual to take on the role of Head of Alumni. This role is essential in fostering a vibrant and engaged alumni community.

Overall purpose of the position

As the Head of Alumni, you will oversee a wide range of initiatives aimed at keeping alumni connected with each other and with the university. You will create platforms for meaningful interaction, offer professional development opportunities, and ensure that alumni continue to be a valuable part of the university community.

About the role

• Alumni Engagement: Develop and execute innovative strategies to engage alumni through social events, mentorship programs, and professional networking opportunities.
• Online Community Management: Collaborate in the creation and management of digital platforms that foster interaction and facilitate knowledge exchange among alumni.
• Career Development: Collaborate in the implementation of programs that offer alumni access to career resources, including professional workshops and webinars.
• Mentorship Programs: Collaborate in fostering relationships between current students and alumni through structured mentorship opportunities that promote career guidance and personal development.
• Event Organization: Plan and host reunions, themed gatherings, and social events aimed at cultivating a sense of belonging within the alumni community.
• Alumni Achievements: Showcase alumni successes by sharing their stories across university platforms, encouraging pride in the Corvinus alumni network.
• Communication and Outreach: Maintain regular communication with alumni, keeping them informed about university news, upcoming events, and milestones. 

What you will bring to the role

• University degree and ideally at least 8-10 years of professional working experience.
• Proven experience in alumni relations, compliance with data protection regulations and team leadership is essential
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
• Strategic thinking with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Passion for fostering alumni connections and contributing to the long-term success of the university.
• Experience in the development and implementation of new/improved procedures and/or policies.
• Ideally you have knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector 

What we offer

• The successful candidate will be offered a permanent, full-time employment contract (with a probation period of 3 months)
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Additional benefits via ‘Cafeteria’
• Hybrid work (home office one day per week)
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development

Place of work:

Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Közraktár u 4-6. 

Please note that only duly completed applications (CV and motivational letter) arriving within the deadline (6 November) will be taken into consideration.

Corvinus University of Budapest is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, marital status or family situation. All applicants to selection procedures will be given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your CV and motivational letter in English by clicking on the Apply button.