MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION – INTERNATIONAL AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE
POST: ALUMNI AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A good degree in English and Communication, Media Studies, and any related field.
- At least 2 years of working experience in a similar or related position.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles.
- A team player with a customer-oriented approach.
- Social media management skills.
- Must be creative and be able to generate content for the University newsletter.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, and Pastel.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Good networking skills.
- Attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Corporate communication: Draft University publications e.g. Annual reports, newsletters, press/news release articles, and advertisements.
- Gather information and draft newsletters and reports for the International and Alumni Relations Office.
- Public and stakeholder relations.
- Must be able to meet performance targets.
- Respond to stakeholder queries.
- Actively participate in activities that market the University locally and abroad.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the International and Alumni Relations Manager.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number(s), and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file.
The closing date for applications is 11 October 2024
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.