Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Slidell

Coordinator of Alumni Affairs

Pope John Paul II High School Slidell Louisiana

Full Time Position

Compensation: TBD

Position Summary

Pope John Paul II High School seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven Coordinator of Alumni Affairs
to strengthen and grow meaningful connections between the school and its alumni community. This
individual will play a vital role in fostering lifelong engagement stewardship and pride among
PJP alumni while supporting the schools mission advancement efforts and long-term
sustainability.

The Coordinator of Alumni Affairs will work closely with the Director of Advancement and the
Advancement Team to develop and implement strategies that engage alumni across generations through
communication events volunteerism and philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement & Relationship Building

Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni relations at PJP.
Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni across all graduating classes.
Develop strategies to engage young alumni legacy families and milestone classes.
Foster a sense of pride connection and lifelong affiliation with PJP.

Programming & Events

Plan coordinate and execute alumni events such as reunions networking events campus
gatherings and regional meet-ups.
Collaborate with school leadership on signature alumni events and traditions.
Support alumni participation in school activities liturgies athletics and special events.

Communications & Outreach

Manage alumni communications including newsletters emails social media content and website
updates in coordination with the Advancement and Marketing teams.
Maintain accurate alumni records and contact information.
Share alumni stories achievements and testimonials to strengthen community ties.

Advancement & Fundraising Support

Partner with the Events Coordinator to support fundraising events.
Assist in identifying cultivating and stewarding alumni donors.
Encourage alumni participation in giving and volunteer leadership opportunities.

Volunteer & Leadership Development

Recruit and manage alumni volunteers ambassadors and class representatives.

Support the formation and engagement of alumni committees or advisory groups.
Encourage alumni mentorship and career support opportunities for current students.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in advancement development communications or a related
field.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Highly organized self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Experience with event planning and volunteer management.
Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
PJP alumnus/alumna or experience in a Catholic school environment preferred.

Work Environment
Occasional evening and weekend work required for events.
Collaborative mission-driven school community.
Reports to the Director of Advancement.

Email your resume to Megan Haggerty Director of Advancement at

Required Experience:

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