Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school.

Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

• We Celebrate Scholarship
  - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges
  - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion
  - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm
  - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility
  - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills

Crystal seeks a full-time, exempt (1.0 FTE, 12-month) Associate Director of Alumni Relations. The Associate Director of Alumni Relations is warm, strategic, and highly organized. This role will help build lifelong relationships between the school and its alumni community. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role is responsible for leading and implementing a thoughtful alumni engagement program that fosters connection, pride, volunteerism, and participation.

The Associate Director will lead the planning and execution of alumni events and programs, support alumni communications and outreach, manage volunteer engagement efforts including reunion and class based initiatives, and serve as a key ambassador for Crystal with alumni across generations. This role is primarily focused on alumni engagement and relationship building, while contributing to the broader goals of the Advancement Office.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder and project manager who brings excellent communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for community building. The strongest candidates will also bring a deep appreciation for Crystal’s mission, culture, traditions, and the distinctive role alumni play in the life of the school.

• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with colleagues and constituents to build partnership, solve problems, and advance shared goals
• Communication:
  Communicates clearly and professionally in written, verbal, and interpersonal settings, with strong listening skills
• Cultural Competence:
  Works effectively across differences and helps foster an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community
• Relationship Management:
  Builds authentic, trusting relationships with alumni, colleagues, and other constituents, while demonstrating discretion and professionalism
• Project Management:
  Manages multiple priorities, timelines, details, and stakeholders with strong organization and follow through
• Event Planning and Execution:
  Plans and implements events and programs with creativity, responsiveness, and attention to constituent experience
• Personal Growth:
  Demonstrates curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development

• Lead the planning and execution of alumni events and programs, including Reunion, regional gatherings, networking opportunities, volunteer initiatives, and other special events
• Creat…