Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Responsibilities

• Regional, Professional, and Affinity Based Programming: Manage and support programming, collaborate with stakeholders, plan strategic events, cultivate community connections, and recruit new volunteers.
• Young Alumni Engagement and Giving: Develop programs for recent graduates, support young alumni events, foster ongoing connections, conduct individual alumni visits, and implement an annual plan to strengthen engagement across all four pillars.
• Reunion Class Committees: Manage at least five Reunion Class Committees, encouraging class attendance, reconnecting with lost classmates, developing class-specific programming, and serving as liaisons to their classes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience, required.
• Three (3) years’ experience working in an Alumni and Development office, preferably in an education setting.
• One to two years of management experience required.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, give and receive feedback, prioritize problems, and develop solutions.
• Critical thinking, clear, concise, and effective writing and speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, ability to learn new software solutions, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in conjunction with the School calendar and events.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Lawrenceville’s alumni engagement strategy and its four pillars: Philanthropy, Volunteerism, Communication, and Experiential.
• Experience in managing and executing annual event and communications plans, coordinating volunteer touchpoints, and conducting individual alumni visits.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in building and maintaining relationships with alumni volunteers and classes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

The Lawrenceville School offers a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave, and retirement plan options, among others.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement works approximately three days of domestic overnight travel per month.