What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Alumni Relations position at Crossroads School?
Job Details
Job Location
21st Street Campus - SANTA MONICA, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary
Description
The Director of Alumni Relations collaborates with the Director of Advancement and the Development team to cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of key leadership alumni and parents of alumni donors. The Director will create, enhance and execute programs, activities and communications that strengthen the relationship between the School and alumni and parents of alumni.
Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally and nationally to develop and strengthen their connection with the School and with one another
Organize and execute alumni gatherings and events such as :
Annual reunions
Regional gatherings
BIPOC Alumni Gathering
Gathering for alumni who are also current parents
Hall of Fame event (every three years) to honor alumni who were elite student-athletes, in collaboration with the Athletics Department
Other events and gatherings as opportunities arise
In partnership with the Development team, curate and manage a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects (alumni and parents of alumni)
Manage Alumni Advisory Board and other alumni volunteers
Create and and implement programs and projects that strategically engage alumni, including :
Gatherings or events based on interests and / or identity
Create and maintain curated programs for Seniors and young alumni such as the Internship program
Collaborate with the Communications team to :
Develop and publish monthly alumni profiles on the website and via social media to highlight alumni accomplishments and share these with the greater School community
Conceive, research, solicit for and write alumni-related content for the annual Cross Sections magazine
Work with colleagues across campus to support school programming and engage alumni when appropriate
Oversee the Alumni Relations budget; within the annual program budget, manage existing and / or additional alumni programs, services and communications
Supervise the Alumni Relations Associate
Qualifications
A minimum of three years of experience in alumni relations and / or external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership
Comfort in soliciting funds from donors through face-to-face visits, proposals and other approaches as needed
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues and constituents
Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers
Strong writing, planning and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
Experience with Raiser's Edge or a similar constituent database
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
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