Assistant​/Associate Director of Alumni Relations

The Assistant / Associate Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for developing and
strengthening the school’s relationships with its alumni and engaging graduates in the
life and future of Indian Springs School. The Assistant / Associate Director plans and
implements a comprehensive alumni relations program that fosters lifelong connections,
encourages alumni participation, and supports the school’s mission and advancement
goals.

Working collaboratively with the advancement staff, school leadership, faculty,
volunteers, and alumni leaders, the Assistant / Associate Director creates meaningful
opportunities for alumni to remain connected to one another and to the school
community.

Final job title is dependent on experience.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program aligned with
  the school’s strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with alumni of all ages and
  generations.
• Plan and coordinate alumni events, including:
• Alumni Weekend and reunion celebrations
• Young alumni programs
• Alumni career and networking events
• Virtual alumni engagement opportunities
• Encourage alumni participation in school activities, mentoring, career
  development, and student programming.
• Identify opportunities to engage alumni in the classroom, through guest speaking,
  career exploration, and other educational initiatives.

• Partner with the Alumni Council and other alumni volunteers to establish
  meaningful goals and priorities.
• Recruit, train, and support class agents, reunion chairs, regional representatives,
  and other alumni volunteers.
• Develop effective volunteer communication and recognition programs.
• Organize and facilitate Alumni Council meetings.
• Provide guidance and support to alumni leaders as they develop programs and
  initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Director of Development and other advancement staff to strengthen alumni giving and participation.
• Develop strategies to engage alumni in the annual fund, reunion giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate alumni prospects in partnership with development officers and School leadership.
• Support the major gift program by facilitating introductions and strengthening alumni relationships.
• Incorporate fundraising opportunities into alumni events and communications in a thoughtful, relationship-centered manner.
• Track alumni participation and engagement in support of the School’s advancement goals.

• Develop regular communications that keep alumni informed about school news,
  events, accomplishments, and opportunities for involvement.
• Collaborate with the communications staff to share compelling alumni stories and
  school updates via alumni newsletters, digital communications, social media
  content, and other outreach initiatives.
• Ensure that alumni communications reflect the school’s mission, voice, and
  values.
• Maintain consistent and meaningful contact with alumni across generations.
  Database and Records Management.
• Maintain accurate alumni contact information, employment details, family
  information, and engagement records in the school’s advancement database.
• Work closely with the database manager to ensure the integrity and usefulness
  of alumni records.
• Track alumni engagement, including event attendance, volunteer service, communications, and giving history, using database queries and effective reporting practices.
• Use data to identify engagement opportunities and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Protect confidential alumni and donor information.
• Provide backup coverage and administrative support when the database manager is absent.
• Work with class agents and…