Director of Alumni and Community Engagement: SAR Academy & SAR High School

Job description

## **Lead and inspire a vibrant, values-driven alumni network.** SAR is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build a premier alumni community. This role is for a creative self-starter who will serve as the central connector for graduates, launching innovative initiatives that foster lifelong connection, learning, and institutional pride. ## **Key Performance Outcomes** - High levels of alumni pride and active engagement across all life stages. - Successful execution of signature high-energy events and reunions. - A robust pipeline of alumni leaders, volunteers, and donors. - An accurate, up-to-date, and strategically utilized alumni database. ## **Primary Responsibilities** ### **Strategy & Programming** - Set the vision and annual roadmap for global alumni engagement. - Design and implement meaningful social, educational, and mission-aligned experiences. - Develop high-impact communication strategies to tell the SAR alumni story. ### **Development & Relationship Building** - Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and increase annual alumni participation in giving. - Recruit and steward alumni ambassadors to expand the school's volunteer network. - Bridge the gap between current seniors and the alumni community. ### **Operations & Integration** - Optimize the alumni database (CRM) to drive data-informed engagement strategies. - Collaborate across the Development team to support broader institutional goals. ## **Ideal Candidate** - Passionate, high-energy communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills. - Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. - Tech-savvy (CRM, Social Media) with a sharp eye for detail and metrics. - Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities preferred.