Alumni Relations Director

Description

The Harker School seeks an experienced development professional to join the role of Director of Alumni Relations to join our Development Office. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Alumni Relations will oversee all aspects of Harker’s alumni program and serve as the school’s primary liaison to the alumni community.

This position is a full-time, benefited, year-round position. Expected salary range is $90,000 to $115,000.

Position Summary

The Harker School seeks an experienced development professional to join the Director of Alumni Relations role in an eight-member Development Office. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Alumni Relations will oversee all aspects of Harker’s alum program and serve as the school’s primary liaison to the alumni community.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of development experience, preferably in an independent school environment.  
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to develop connections with alumni
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Experience with customer relationship management software (such as The Raiser’s Edge, Sales Force, SAP, etc.) is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving for the Alumni Annual Fund, including several direct mail/email solicitations and phonations per year
• Recruit and coach Class Representatives in the successful engagement and solicitation of their Harker peers
• Establish and develop an Alumni Board to strengthen the alum experience at Harker 
  • Plan and execute 4 Alumni Board meetings per year
  • Coordinate sub-committee work as needed
  • Recruit and coach committee member
  • Manage the selection process and awarding of the Distinguished Alumni Award. 

• Work with the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to conceive, plan, and execute impactful alumni events, including annual reunions, local engagement events, and regional receptions. 
• Maintain the alumni database in Raiser’s Edge, including regular contact information updates, and generate data-driven insights on how to better engage with alumni
• Work with Advancement team colleagues to optimize and order alumni swag and merchandise.
• Facilitate and support mentorship and internship connections between current students and alums.
• Partner with The Office of Communications on all alumni-related communications, including 
    invitations to events, alumni features/profiles, class notes, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Slack)
• Support team-wide projects, events, and meetings such as the Alumni Day of Giving, phonathons, 
     Harker Day, campaign events, etc.
• Enthusiastically participate in the life of the school.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of the Advancement Team, assist and support fellow Advancement Team members, as needed, in their preparation for and execution of school events.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

• Appropriate handling of confidential information
• Appropriate prioritization of multiple concurrent tasks and projects
• Commitment to inclusive fundraising practices, including demonstrated experience working successfully in a culturally and economically diverse community
• Experience collaborating with senior staff and volunteer leadership to advance a high-level philanthropy program, earning respect, and motivating others toward greater engagement
• Applying marketing perspective to communications and interactions to positively engage constituents and volunteers. 
• Positive, energetic attitude; setting and achieving ambitious goals. 
• Provide own transportation to offsite functions and events
• A flexible, collegial team player excited to work in a collaborative and dynamic development environment

Working Conditions

• Lift boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Be able to assist with the physical set-up of events, such as setting up folding chairs, helping to move cocktail tables and 6 ft, 8 ft banquet tables, and 5ft round tables, and carrying equipment such as LCD projectors, easels, form-core boards, video screens, brochures, materials, flyers, etc.

Our Mission: Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000