Assistant Manager – Alumni Relations

Company Overview

IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF) is a Section 8, not-for-profit company established by IIT Kanpur to engage with external stakeholders like Alumni, Corporates, Foundations, and Philanthropists in India and across the globe, and to raise funds to meet its long-term growth aspirations. Such offices are called ‘development offices’ in universities of global repute and usually have a staffing of 1 for every 1,000 alumni.

Position: Assistant Manager – Alumni Relations

Location: IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF), Kanpur

Reporting to: Associate Vice President - Alumni Relations

Roles & Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager – Alumni Relations will play a key role in strengthening relationships between the institute and its alumni community. The individual will be responsible for planning and executing engagement strategies, managing communication channels, coordinating events, and maintaining accurate alumni records to foster meaningful, lifelong connections.

• Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni and strengthen their connection with the Institute.

• Plan and coordinate alumni-centric programs such as reunions, networking events, webinars, and mentoring initiatives.

• Maintain an updated and comprehensive alumni database, ensuring accuracy and segmentation for targeted outreach.

• Track and analyze alumni engagement metrics to inform future strategies and measure program effectiveness.

• Foster a sense of community and belonging among alumni through consistent and meaningful engagement.

Desired Profile

• Postgraduate

• 2–3 years of relevant experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Mail your CV to pragya/swarnima@iitkdf.org