Role Description
The Senior Alumni Relations Manager will support the delivery of TU Dublin’s alumni engagement strategy through the coordination of a wide-ranging programme of communications, events, and volunteer activity. This role is dedicated to supporting the ongoing implementation of a five-year strategic plan, ensuring consistent alumni engagement throughout the contract period.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working as part of the TU Dublin Foundation team, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the University, including our colleagues in Partnerships, faculty and school representatives. The role requires strong organisational skills and experience in managing busy communications schedules and events programmes. There is one direct report responsibility with this role.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, detail-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality engagement activities.
The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Assistant Principal Officer Salary Scale i.e. € 87,358 gross per annum. This post is offered on a specified purpose wholetime basis.
Applications will be accepted through the online application service at https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/jobs/current-vacancies/
Contact maria.coyle.ext@tudublin.ie for further information.
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday, 18th September 2025.
Overarching responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a busy and varied programme of alumni engagement activity. This includes regular digital communications, event coordination, and the ongoing management of alumni data and systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Communications and Digital Engagement
• Create and deliver engaging content across multiple platforms, including a monthly alumni newsletter, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), and continuously refreshed content for the alumni section of the TU Dublin website.
• Coordinate the planning and scheduling of alumni interview and stories, features and updates to maintain a consistent and compelling digital presence.
• Ensure all communications align with the University’s brand and tone, and are clear, inclusive and relevant to a diverse alumni community.
• Contribute content and support the Development team as required for alumni giving and fundraising campaigns.
Event Coordination & Support
• Plan, organise and deliver a range of alumni events throughout the year, such as class reunions, professional networking gatherings and speaker-led sessions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support alumni engagement activity across faculties and schools.
• Provide logistical and communications support for alumni volunteers and ambassadors involved in university-wide initiatives.
Graduate Benefits Programme
• Administer and promote a growing range of graduate benefits and services, offering alumni practical ways to remain connected with TU Dublin.
• Identify and coordinate new benefit opportunities through partnerships with external providers and internal university services.
Data and Systems Management
• Manage the use of the University’s alumni CRM system (MS Dynamics), ensuring records are accurate, regularly updated and effectively used to track engagement.
• Uphold best practices in data governance and compliance, including adherence to GDPR.
• Line manage a Database Officer, providing guidance and support to ensure data integrity and the effective generation of reports that support alumni engagement initiatives.
