Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement

Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement at Notre Dame Academy! Join us at Notre Dame Academy - Hingham, an all-female college preparatory high school dedicated to empowering young women in grades 6-12. As a vibrant Catholic learning community sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we focus on personal faith formation, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement is responsible for the effective development, leadership, and management of Notre Dame Academy’s alumnae and parent engagement programs. The Director will be responsible for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of these constituents, and take leadership in creating and planning (with support of the Director of Institutional Events and Community Engagement) all events for alumnae and parents, including milestone and other special Reunions, the Alumnae Board meetings, and the Parents League meetings and activities. The Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement must be able to represent Notre Dame Academy in a professional and enthusiastic manner with the highest focus on customer service and attention to detail. This position will play a key role in developing prospect targets for a future capital campaign and partnering with other Advancement team members to craft and make campaign solicitations. Offerings: •Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family. •Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): We cover 60% of the first part of your deductible to ease your healthcare costs. •Generous Paid Time Off: o4 weeks of vacation to recharge o4 personal days for your well-being o6 sick days to take care of yourself when needed oPaid Family Medical Leave to support you during significant life events Key Responsibilities: •Lead alumnae and parent engagement, implementing goals through collaboration with the Advancement Team, Special Events Team, and other key partners in the institution (Principal/academic leadership team, Enrollment team, Athletics Director). •Plan and implement gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of alumnae and parents, partnering with the Director of Annual Giving on prospect plans, as appropriate. event leadership, and volunteer opportunities. •Set and achieve giving and participation goals and metrics for alumnae and parents. •Lead the planning, organization, and implementation of all alumnae and parent/family events, including Reunions, Young and Golden Alumnae gatherings, Senior Class Gift celebrations, and networking and development opportunities. •Oversee the Alumni Association Board, coordinating two annual meetings and multiple pieces of communication throughout the year. •Lead and oversee the Parents League, a group of current parent volunteers. Develop a robust calendar of activities for them, structured as cultivation and stewardship of parent prospects. •Partner with the Enrollment team to engage parent prospects in recruitment efforts. •Collaborate with the Communications team to create a communications plan for various outlets focused on stewardship of alumnae and parent supporters. •Work with the Director of Operations and Stewardship and other teammates to ensure accurate and up to date alumnae and parent database records. •Additional duties as required. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree required. •5 years of Alumni and Parent engagement, with progressive responsibilities for leadership of these programs. This experience can be based in a variety of educational settings and not limited to secondary education. •Demonstrated ability to solicit and close gifts from alumnae and parents. •Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency engagement programs, along with a talent for motivating volunteers. •Outstanding communications skills. •Professionalism, integrity and humility. •A high degree of emotional intelligence. •A strategic mindset. •Ability to solve challenges in an open-minded, optimistic, and solutions-based way. •An ability to accept feedback and take accountability. •A high level of flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with a collaborative mindset to participate in the team for shared success. •High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information. •Ability to prioritize based on goals and organize and complete action steps with close attention to detail by confirmed deadlines. •Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills. •Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance. •Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages. •Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. •Eagerness and excitement for embracing the mission, values, and practices of Notre Dame Academy. Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to School Springs at www.schoolspring.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our community! *At Notre Dame Academy, we celebrate diversity and strive to create a working and learning environment that reflects our community. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.