Manager of Alumni Engagement
Manager of Alumni Engagement
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21-04-2025
Job Description
Position Title: Manager of Alumni Engagement
Reports to: Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement
Team Structure: Member of the Philanthropy & Engagement Team includes fundraising admissions marketing and alumni all reporting up to the VP.
FSLA Classification: Exempt/12month employee
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Elevate relationshipbuilding and meaningful engagement efforts with alumni to strengthen their connection to Sion. Develop and execute a strategic annual engagement plan by generation effectively building marketing events and other opportunities for alumni of both the Grade School and the High School at different stages of life. Success will be measured in alumni participation engagement and philanthropic giving.
This is an exciting opportunity as there is significant opportunity and demand for enhanced efforts in alumni relations. This is a major component of our upcoming 6year strategic plan so this person will be positioned to make an impact. This will require an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to develop tracking systems and assess new resources.
- Particular areas of interest to launch in the nearterm:
- Support recent graduates through their time as young alumni and professionals
- Create networking and development opportunities such as an alumni speaker series
- Capture data from young alumni in High School and College to demonstrate Sions ability to prepare students for success in life
- Build a database with accurate contact information for alumni
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Alumni Relations Strategy and Leadership:
Alumni Relations Strategy and Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni relations strategy that strengthens connections with alumni deepens engagement and increases alumni participation in school events programs and giving.
- Lead the Alumnae Association Board: set strategic vision for the Board recruit members set annual goals and priorities and lead effective meetings with strong communication and follow through.
- Create and nurture a dynamic alumni network through events social media and personalized outreach.
- Cultivate alumni participation in school activities such as serving on school committees volunteering and attending reunions or other school events.
- Communications and Outreach:
- Develop and manage a regular alumni communication plan including newsletters social media updates and email campaigns to keep alumni informed of school news events and initiatives. (This will be done in collaboration with the Marketing team.
- Create and maintain an uptodate alumni database ensuring accurate contact information and engagement records.
- Utilize digital tools social media platforms and alumnispecific platforms to foster connections and promote events and activities.
- Serve as a member of the Philanthropy & Engagement team and participate in shared responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and execute alumni events such as reunions Breakfast with Santa socials networking gatherings and other schoolrelated activities.
- Coordinate with other team members and committees to align alumni outreach with broader school goals.
- Facilitate alumni participation in school events including guest speaker engagements career panels and class reunions.
Fundraising and Stewardship:
- Support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the Philanthropy & Engagement team.
- Build relationships with alumni donors and ensure proper acknowledgment and stewardship of gifts.
- Promote a culture of giving and ongoing support among alumni helping them feel personally connected to the mission and needs of Notre Dame de Sion.
Relationship Management:
- Deeply understand the current database of 4000 alumni community work with the Donor Relations Manager to update/access data and develop strategies to capture key data to enhance donor relations and communication.
- Follow up on all relationship management aspects with alumni and alumni parents.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for building relationships
- Ability to review and analyze data
- Capacity to strategically plan and manage projects prioritizing effectively to meet goals budgets and deadlines
- Openness to professional feedback and ability to incorporate professional feedback into ongoing practice
- Strong ownership of work with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team of diverse individuals
- Positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges and develop creative solutions
- Proficiency in Google Suite social media platforms and donor database management
- Experience in Blackbaud and other development platforms and vehicles preferred
- Creative energetic and proactive
- Flexibility in working with a variety of constituents across Grade School and High School
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
- Commitment to equitable practices
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in alumni relations community engagement fundraising or related fields
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with diverse groups
- Must embrace the mission vision and values of Notre Dame de Sion
- Preferred Alumni of the Notre Dame de Sion Grade School or High School
Commitment to NonDiscrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
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Manager
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