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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. 

 

Our 100 000 alumni in more than 100 countries are important members of our community. We provide alumni with opportunities to network, participate, develop their skills, and support the university in building a sustainable future. Embracing diversity, we actively work to ensure an inclusive environment and warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join us. 

 

 We are now looking for 

 

Alumni Engagement Manager 

 

Do you have a passion for community building and connecting people from diverse backgrounds?  

 

We are looking for a visionary professional to join us in building a thriving international alumni community, which brings lifetime value to its members.  

 

Your role 

 

As Alumni Engagement Manager, you will promote the development of an inclusive alumni community, help alumni network, participate, learn and give back to their alma mater. 

 

Your responsibilities will cover planning engagement strategies tailored to meet the needs and interests of alumni at different stages of their lives, coordinating the university’s interaction with alumni in Finland and abroad, for example, organizing get-togethers and bigger alumni community events, providing alumni with opportunities to join the university’s activities as well as support the university through donations and other ways of giving back. 

 

You will be part of the Alumni Engagement team and work closely with the Donor Engagement team, which together form the university's Advancement Services unit. You will also collaborate with Aalto’s six schools and other university services, particularly Communications, Global Engagement and Learning Services. Supporting the activities of Alumni Network Board and alumni organizations is also an essential part of your work. 

  

You are ambitious and a strategic thinker who enjoys working in a hands-on environment. You are skilled at delivering projects and tasks from start to finish, both independently and as part of a team. You are a natural networker who has a solid understanding of community building and engaging people. You are skilled at planning and organizing meetings and events, encouraging collaboration and inspiring people from diverse backgrounds. Your way of working aligns with our values of responsibility, courage, and collaboration. 

 

What we offer 

 

In this role, you can make a meaningful contribution to the development of Aalto's diverse international alumni community. 

The Aalto campus is an inspiring environment to work with talented and motivated people in our community. The campus has beautiful architecture and soothing natural surroundings, cafés, restaurants, and other amenities. The metro and the Jokeri tram provide easy access. We offer health services and other welfare benefits, and we encourage our employees to develop their skills.  

The position is permanent, with a salary of EUR 4100-4800 per month, depending on the candidate's previous experience. 

 

What will help you to succeed in this role: 

 

Experience on: 

• community building, networking and nurturing collaboration in a diverse international setting 

• higher education fundraising or a related field in philanthropy 

• designing and organising encounters, from local get-togethers to bigger events

• utilizing digital platforms and social media in community building and networking 

• marketing communications and creating narratives

• Managing data, CRM and data analytics 

• A university degree. 

 

Fluency in written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset. 

 

Strong collaborative and interpersonal communication skills. 

 

Ready to apply? 

 

If you want to join our community, please submit your application, including a 1-page motivation letter and CV in a single PDF, through our recruitment system at the latest on Monday, 12 January,  

2026. 

 

If you are already an Aalto employee, please apply with your employee profile through the Workday system (internal jobs). 

 

For more information about the position, please contact: 

 

Supervisor: Annika Linna, Head of Alumni Engagement, tel. +358 40 860 2600, on Wednesday, 7 January at 14.00-15.00 and Thursday, 8 January at 10.00-11.00. 

 

Camilla Wardi, Head of Donor Engagement, tel. +358 40 560 5964, on Wednesday 7 January 14.00-15.00 and on Thursday 8 January at 14.00-15.00. 

 

We cannot respond to email enquiries. 

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