An Alumni Representative supports activity which fosters and promotes the development of beneficial relationships among Newcastle University Business School alumni, students, staff and other key stakeholders. They provide advice to the Business School for in-country Alumni Engagement programming and support the broader objectives of Newcastle University Business School in engaging the international alumni community.

Alumni Representatives and Committees get involved in the following range of activities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for alumni in a specific location, organising events and communications to support the development of an informal network of local alumni who offer advice and share expertise with each other, current students and staff both online and in person.
• Participate in and support career mentoring activities for current students or recent graduates, or attend events to share experiences of working in a particular profession/industry/organisation.
• Commit time to supporting the international student experience, supporting pre-departure briefings, orientation and other activities for Newcastle University Business School students undertaking overseas activities.
• Supporting current student employability through sourcing work placements or promoting job opportunities as well as writing a bi-annual report around in-country graduate employability.
• Support for student recruitment activities in a particular region by volunteering time and utilising existing networks.

Voluntary activity may include attending recruitment events, meeting with potential applicants, hosting local receptions for admitted, entering or potential students or visiting schools in the local area. You will use this opportunity to share your experiences and information about Newcastle and help to personalise the admissions process for students.

Benefits include enhancing your CV and skills as well as expanding your personal and professional network whilst remaining involved with your University.

Alumni Representatives can state a preference for the type of activity that they wish to be involved in from the following listed below (activity will vary depending on country of residence).

• Keep in regular contact with the Business School and provide an annual activity report.
• Coordinate regular meetings with other volunteers/ committee (if applicable) either on or offline.
• Encourage fellow alumni to update their contact and professional details online.
• Support the Newcastle University Business School in seeking feedback from alumni in your region to help plan future alumni engagement activity.
• Work with the relevant International Recruitment Manager to promote the Business School through participation in selected recruitment activities in your region.
• If exiting the role, support Newcastle University Business School to handover on-going relationships pivotal to the role.

Alumni wishing to apply to stand as an Alumni Representative/form an Alumni Committee are asked to complete this expression of interest form (or click the button below), alumni will then be invited to undertake a skype or telephone call with a colleague at Newcastle University Business School, to discuss suitability for the role.

Length of term: A minimum of 12 months. Upon consent of both parties, the term may then be renewed for an additional three years

Time Commitment: We estimate that this voluntary role will require a commitment of approximately 10 hours per year.

The post is a voluntary one and alumni will receive no remuneration for duties carried out. With prior approval and where appropriate, travel and expenses incurred in carrying out Newcastle University Business School activity will be reimbursed. Expenses should be discussed and agreed prior to undertaking any activity whilst in the role of Alumni Representative or as a committee member.

In the event of an Alumni Representative/committee member not complying with Newcastle University procedures on Data Protection, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety, all incidents will be investigated and may lead to cessation. Newcastle University Business School also reserves the right to cease its formal affiliation with an individual should they not adhere to the requirements set out in the role descriptor.

Corporate Support

Alumni Representatives/ committee members are provided with complimentary Newcastle University Business School business cards as well as invitations to volunteer thank you events and awards.