Manager of Alumni Engagement

Title: Manager of Alumni Engagement Department: Institutional Advancement Reports to: Director of Advancement Summary of Position Purpose The position of Manager of Alumni Engagement will conceive, manage, and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program for the School. The Manager will be responsible for assisting the Alumni Office with strategic vision and leadership for its alumni body of over 5,700 with a particular emphasis on identifying, engaging and cultivating alumni. The Manager will manage all functions of alumni relations, including working in partnership with the Alumni Association to craft and execute an Alumni Association annual plan; planning and running special events designed for alumni; and implementing services and activities that engage alumni and encourage participation in the life of the Georgetown Prep community. The Manager is a member of the Institutional Advancement team. Duties & Responsibilities: Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs that support the Georgetown Prep's Strategic Plan as well as the goals of the Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement office; Establish and build relationships with alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as appropriate; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, electronic newsletters, alumni web pages, and print publications; Execute a communications program supporting alumni annual giving; Recruit and develop class agents, event chairs, and Annual Fund chairs; regularly communicate with the chairs and provide support for their work; Initiate, coordinate, and manage activities of the Alumni Association and other alumni volunteers; Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records, capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), print and electronic correspondence, website, etc.; Serve as point of contact for the Georgetown Prep Alumni Association (GPAA) and identify future volunteers for the committee; Manage the GP Business Network and Student Alumni Association; Partner with the Admissions Department to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process as appropriate; Oversee and balance, in conjunction with the Director of Advancement, the budget for Alumni Engagement; manage existing and/or supplementary alumni related programs, services and communications; Raise funds for select special alumni projects and events including the Little Hoya Golf Classic; Recruit alumni volunteers and manage and direct programs in which they are involved; Serve as the contact person for alumni, parents, and others interested in information, services, and programs related to alumni; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in alumni relations, Development/Advancement, and/or a related field; The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers; Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment; High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information; Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines; Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience; Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance; experience with Veracross a plus; Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages; Supervisory experience; Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted; Familiarity with Catholic and Jesuit education is a plus.