Director of Parent, Alumni & Community Engagement

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Regular Full-Time Pinecrest, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next.

At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future-ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Gulliver Preparatory School seeks a Director of Parent, Alumni & Community Engagement to lead the strategy, systems, and execution of how the School builds and sustains relationships with families, alumni, and key community partners.

This role is responsible for developing a cohesive, future-facing engagement strategy that strengthens community, advances a culture of philanthropy, and supports Gulliver’s mission during a historic moment — the School’s Centennial and The Next 100 Campaign.

The Director will serve as the strategic lead and operational owner of parent and community engagement, ensuring that every touchpoint — from supporting the team and the process of onboarding new families to signature events and volunteer leadership — reflects Gulliver’s values, reinforces our priorities, and meaningfully deepens connection, trust, and investment in the School.

This role blends strategy, relationship leadership, program design, and executional excellence and is ideal for a leader who is both highly relational and highly organized, with the ability to operate at both the big-picture and detail level.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Engagement

• Design and implement a comprehensive parent, alumni, and community engagement strategy aligned with Gulliver’s Strategic Plan, Centennial, and Campaign priorities.
• Serve as the senior liaison between the School and the Parents Association, Alumni Council, and other key volunteer and constituent groups.
• Use engagement strategically to support institutional goals including philanthropy, enrollment strength, reputation, and long-term community investment.
• Identify and develop new engagement models and programs that reflect the evolving needs and interests of our families and alumni.
• Recruit, onboard, support, and mentor parent and volunteer leaders–in conjunction with school leadership–across the Parents Association, Alumni…