Managing Director PARENT & FAMILY Engagement, Development & Alumni Relations

MANAGING DIRECTOR PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, Development & Alumni Relations

BOSTON, MA, United States

Grade 53

Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $

Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

The Managing Director overseeing Parent and Family Engagement and Giving plays a critical role in developing and overseeing a comprehensive suite of parent‑giving initiatives to foster meaningful relationships with families and enhance philanthropic support. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement, building a strong network of parent advocates and have a proven track record of principal gift fundraising and strategy.

• Oversee development and management of a robust parent engagement and principal gift program.
• Collaborate with senior Advancement leadership to develop long‑term strategic goals for the parent and family giving program worldwide.
• Design, implement, and manage diverse parent‑giving programs aligned with the University’s strategic goals.

University’s strategic goals:

• Develop a framework for parent and family engagement beginning at enrollment and fostering lifelong involvement.
• Engage collaboratively with a wide range of university offices as a trusted resource and advisor.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with parents, family members, and prospective donors.
• Develop and implement a collaborative process across annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, and international development to advance fundraising strategy.

Managing Director, Parent and Family:
Engagement & Giving

• Develop and execute communication strategies that engage parents around giving opportunities and demonstrate impact.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and innovate to increase engagement and giving.
• Utilize data and insights to drive decision‑making and enhance program effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyze program metrics and prepare reports on progress and outcomes.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve programs and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals, fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability, and high performance.
• Provide ongoing training and support in best practices for relationship management and fundraising.
• Motivate staff to achieve optimal results in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.

• Perform effectively in a deadline‑driven, high‑intensity environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of highly privileged information.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, autonomy, and professionalism while sustaining a collegial and collaborative culture.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• At least eight years of strong supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to motivate people toward high quality work.
• Track record of principal gift fundraising with a focus on parent or family engagement in academic setting.
• Demonstrated history of effective performance within demanding, deadline‑driven environments. Must be self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Ability to engage in high‑level strategic discussions, use judgment in synthesizing complex information and contribute a meaningful analysis of situations and relationships.
• Ability to articulate in both spoken and written words at a very high level, including strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise reporting materials with well‑thought‑out backgrounds, strategies, and message points to advance an agenda.
• Ability to anticipate opportunities and challenges and proactively address concerns and advancing agendas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex…