Director of Alumni Relations - Direct Hire

Summary:

The Director of Alumni Relations will oversee the development and coordination of comprehensive programs to engage, involve, solicit, and steward more than 5,000 alumni and our parents of alumni to further alumni engagement. Reporting to the Director of Development, the director will work with various internal and external stakeholders invested in the alumni network and collaborate with the development office team to develop marketing strategies in meaningful ways to foster and sustain lifelong connections.

Responsibilities:

•          Be an active and supportive member of this high functioning collaborative development team

•          Develop strong relationships with alumni to help advance the mission and foster engagement between alumni and parents of alumni, students, faculty, and staff

•          Oversee alumni fundraising and directly solicit alums to increase participation and engagement

•          Collaborate on all aspects of alumni programming

•          Administer the Alumni Council, a group of about 20 alumni committed to supporting the school’s goals and mission to increase alumni engagement with the school

•          Organize meetings, assist the Alumni Council president to develop strategies for council engagement, and serve as the point of contact between council members and the school

•          Liaise with the Alumni Council’s Fund committee, which provides input and executes the Director of Alumni Relation’s vision for alumni fundraising 

•          Develop an annual work plan, budget, and calendar of alums events and programs and keep council members updated 

•          Collaborate in developing content and expanding communication initiatives, including the school magazine, giving reports, invitations, monthly email newsletter, website, and social media opportunities 

•          Identify, recruit, and manage new alumni and parents of alumni volunteers 

•          Collaborate in the implementation of the annual reunion celebration, including reunion class giving, with a goal of measurably increasing alumni participation 

•          Meet regularly with student interns to involve them in Alumni Council activities and events to cultivate involvement beyond graduation 

Qualifications:

•           Bachelor’s degree required 

•           Minimum of five (5) years of fundraising, event management, marketing, communications, and/or related experience; experience in alumni relations preferred 

•           Experience with event management and knowledge of best practices in developing and implementing new engagement programs 

•           Demonstrated success leading collaborative efforts; strategic thinker; results-oriented; a history of successful project management and budget management

•           Experience utilizing social media to support marketing, branding, and engagement efforts       

•           Familiarity with principles and practices of annual giving

•           Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; proficiency with Raiser’s Edge a plus

•           Sense of humor and a positive “can do” attitude is a must

•           A commitment to the mission and identity of the school

•           A desire to participate fully in the school community

•           Demonstrated evaluative and facilitative skills

•           Approachable and welcoming demeanor

•           Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with a diverse and dynamic community

•           Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening, humor, tact, intuition, and confidentiality

•           Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills

•           Ability to create responsive, caring, and appropriate relationships with students, families, and colleagues

•           Strong organizational and record-keeping skills and digital literacy

•           Understanding of the dynamics of a school community

•           Ability to assess and respond to the needs of the school and act as a representative of the school

•           Commitment to professional growth and education

•           Ability to function well under stress