Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, reporting to the Senior Director of Engagement, plays a key role in the planning and implementation of the engagement program for alumni. This position creates and measures engagement opportunities for alumni to connect with each other and the life of the School. The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement works collaboratively to advance the goals of the department. The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement has a demonstrated track record of data analytics, collaboration, innovation, and creativity, and is well-versed in alumni engagement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Engagement, identify the key metrics and goals for alumni engagement, oversee the collection of and analysis of data, evaluate program success, and employ data-based decision making to strengthen the alumni programs.
• Oversee and manage the execution of signature alumni events such as Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
• Oversee the Conversation with Friends event series consisting of 2-4 virtual events annually. Collaborate with Engagement and Individual Giving colleagues to recruit speakers and identify topics of interest.
• In collaboration with Individual Giving colleagues and with the support of the Executive Assistant, plan and execute programming specifically focused on preparing current students for their alumni experience and young alumni in college, including the Almost Alumni Celebration, 100 Days activity, College Dinner Series, College Care Package, College Connections Program, and other activities or events as identified.
• Facilitate and support close collaboration between alumni engagement and giving. In collaboration with donor engagement and individual giving colleagues, turn increased engagement into philanthropic support and build momentum around signature alumni programs such as Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, and more.
  
  

Volunteer Management

• Support the identification, recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers, in coordination with Engagement and Individual Giving colleagues
• Manage one standing committee under the Friends Alumni Network Advisory Board:
• Let Your Life Speak Committee, in selection and recruitment of alumni to serve as speakers for the Let Your Life Speak Morning event, and manage all logistics associated with the event.
• Manage and grow affinity-based volunteer groups in alignment with strategic priorities:
• Black Alumni Alliance, including management of all sub-Committees, execution of associated events, planning and implementation of bi-annual Black Alumni Alliance Summit
• Oversee the 50th Reunion year class for Reunion Weekend, as well as young alumni classes celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th year Reunions. In partnership with Individual Giving colleagues, recruit and manage volunteers for these classes to plan class-specific events and engage peer alumni via Reunion Weekend.
• Work with Individual Giving colleagues to create personalized engagement opportunities for prospective donors.
  

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree is required with four to six years of experience in alumni engagement, preferably in a higher-education or independent school setting. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of sustained relationship management, fundraising, stewardship, and engagement programming. Professionalism, discretion, creativity, willingness to travel and work occasional irregular hours, and the ability to deal with confidential information are vital in this role.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to provide implementation and management of a comprehensive engagement program for alumni.
• Must be a strategic, self-motivated, highly dependable, independent worker with the ability to effectively prioritize work and problem-solve.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices in alumni engagement.
• Skilled in project and event management, both in-person and virtual.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects from inception to completion.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to represent the School with internal and external constituents in the community by attending events and social gatherings, including occasional nights and weekends, as needed.
• Approximately 10% domestic travel is required for the role.
  
  

Desired

Experience using Raiser’s Edge/NXT, Almabase, and Finalsite in a non-profit setting.

Salary

• Salary Range $70,000-$85,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
  

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”