ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

SDA Bocconi School of Management

SDA Bocconi School of Management is the international school leading the transformation of individuals to improve the future of people, organizations, and society. Alongside its urban campus in Milan, the school also has a location in Rome and a pan-Asian hub in Mumbai. SDA Bocconi’s programs are built on rigorous and original research activities, offering MBAs, Specialized Master, and Executive Master programs, as well as open and custom executive education.
According to the Bloomberg Businessweek ranking, SDA Bocconi is the first business school in Europe. The most recent Financial Times rankings place it first in the world for custom executive education and sixth in Europe among business schools.

We are looking for an

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

to develop and strengthen relationships between SDA Bocconi and its alumni and students, with a primary focus on the MBA and Executive MBA communities, while contributing to broader alumni engagement initiatives across the School.

The overall goal is to build a strong and engaged community that creates mutual value for alumni and the School, supporting meaningful connections, professional growth and long-term collaboration. The role combines relationship management and community development with the hands-on planning and delivery of initiatives, events and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Alumni Relations & Community Development: Build and strengthen long-term relationships with alumni and key stakeholders, fostering an active and engaged community;
• Value Creation & Engagement Initiatives: Identify and develop opportunities that generate tangible value for both alumni and the School, designing and delivering initiatives that support mutual growth and collaboration;
• School–Alumni Liaison: Act as a proactive link between the School and its alumni community, identifying needs and opportunities on both sides and facilitating meaningful connections and collaboration;
• CRM & Engagement Analytics: Ensure the CRM is consistently populated, updated and effectively used as a tool for managing alumni relationships, planning and tracking activities, and monitoring results to support continuous improvement.

Main Activities

• Develop and deliver initiatives for MBA and Executive MBA alumni and students, contributing to broader alumni activities and activating communities in Italy and internationally;
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, class leaders, Advisory Councils, student clubs, faculty and other key stakeholders, supporting community leaders in planning activities and strengthening connections with the School;
• Act as a liaison between the School and its alumni community, proactively identifying needs and opportunities and facilitating connections and initiatives that create mutual value;
• Plan, manage and participate in events, conferences, networking opportunities and other community initiatives, from concept to execution and follow-up;
• Facilitate alumni involvement in mentoring, guest speaking, career development, lifelong learning and other School initiatives;
• Develop targeted communications across email, LinkedIn and other channels, in coordination with the School’s communication teams;

• Consistently populate and update the CRM to manage relationships, track activities, segment audiences, monitor results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline; an MBA or Executive MBA is considered a plus;
• Solid professional experience in alumni relations, community management, stakeholder relations or other relationship-driven environments;
• Experience working with senior professionals and diverse stakeholder groups, preferably in international or multicultural contexts;
• Proven ability to manage projects and initiatives from planning through execution and follow-up;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with different stakeholders;
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify needs, connect opportunities and translate ideas into concrete initiatives;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency in CRM systems and digital communication tools; experience with Salesforce is highly desirable;
• An analytical mindset, attention to data quality and a focus on results;
• At least six months of international experience studying, working or living abroad is required;

• Excellent command of both Italian and English, written and spoken, is required.

Place of work:

SDA Bocconi, Via Sarfatti 10 – 20136 Milan

(3 days in office + up to 2 days of smart working after successfully completing the probationary period)

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to work in an international and highly qualified environment.
• Direct exposure to the corporate and executive education ecosystem.
• A context focused on innovation, quality, and academic excellence.

• Gross annual salary starting from €41.000

The final compensation package will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall professional background, in line with the University’s fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory compensation principles.

Bocconi is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who can enhance our culture and working environment.