Alumni Engagement Manager

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Full-time Regular Professional Atlanta, GA, US

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents/caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their work. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

The Alumni Engagement Manager is responsible for working with the Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Advancement Operations and Engagement to develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong relationships between Pace Academy and its alumni community. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Engagement, this position oversees alumni programming, volunteer leadership, reunion engagement, alumni communications, and affinity initiatives designed to increase participation, connection, and institutional pride.

The Alumni Engagement Manager works closely with the Alumni Giving Associate Director to ensure engagement activities support philanthropic outcomes while maintaining a primary focus on relationship‑building and community development.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement plan and calendar aligned with Pace priorities.
• Increase alumni participation through meaningful programs, volunteer opportunities, and communications.
• Create engagement pathways for recent graduates, young alumni, reunion classes, and affinity groups.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Alumni Association and Alumni Board.
• Recruit, train, and support alumni volunteer leaders.
• Coordinate Alumni Board meetings, leadership communications, and strategic planning efforts.

• Develop and oversee alumni programming including Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, Golden Knights activities, Leadership Pace, Alumni Scholar, and additional awards, alumni networking events, and regional chapters and gatherings.
• Partner with the Advancement Events Senior Manager on event execution.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and alumni participation trends.

• Collaborate with Communications and Advancement staff to develop alumni‑focused communications for the Knight Times.
• Collect and share alumni stories, achievements, and class updates.
• Manage alumni engagement content across the Pace Academy website, digital and print channels.
• Recruit and manage reunion volunteers, class representatives, and affinity leaders.
• Develop and manage regional chapters of the Alumni Association.
• Develop volunteer training and recognition programs.

• Collaborate with the Alumni Giving Associate Director on the Alumni Fund, reunion giving, volunteer solicitations, and donor pipeline development.
• Identify engaged alumni with leadership giving potential.
• Support alumni fundraising initiatives while maintaining a primary engagement focus.

Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 of alumni relations, volunteer management, advancement, or nonprofit experience.
• Strong relationship‑building and event management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers and boards preferred.
• Must be able to work on campus, in‑person.

• May have to traverse campus during a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard.
• Some travel may be required.

Department:
Advancement

Reports To:

Director of Advancement

FLSA Status:
Exempt, 12‑Month Position

Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.

How to Apply:

Attach the following in a Word or PDF format;
Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.