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Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Associate Director of Alumni RelationsHarvard-Westlake School • Los Angeles, California, USA
Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Harvard-Westlake School • Los Angeles, California, USA
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Harvard-Westlake School seeks a hard-working highly collaborative detail-oriented organized creative energetic and dependable Associate Director of Alumni Relations to be a strategic and productive member of an entrepreneurial Alumni Relations team at one of the nations top independent day schools. The qualified candidate must have at least three to five years of related work experience in marketing / communications or in an independent school college or nonprofit setting. This is a full-time on-site position.

This role is integral to the growth-oriented alumni program focusing on giving engagement and communications. The Associate Director will oversee key alumni communications manage volunteer initiatives coordinate digital engagement and support the schools alumni giving strategies. This position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations and may require work across multiple campuses.

Alumni Giving

  • Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Relations and Alumni Relations team to conceive and implement strategies to increase alumni participation in philanthropic giving to Harvard-Westlake.
  • Develop and execute a successful and sustainable reunion giving program including timetable goal setting communications and donor recognition as well as volunteer identification management and training.
  • Recruit engage and train alumni class representatives to enhance alumni giving participation and engagement across all alumni classes constituencies and erasincluding administering the HW Connect alumni giving volunteer portal on behalf of the Alumni Relations team.
  • Manage and coordinate print and digital solicitation outreach to alumni including detailed and strategic Excel segmentation as well as partnering with colleagues to facilitate in-house and mail-house solicitations.
  • Track analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to alumni giving efforts.

Communications and Engagement

  • Manage the monthly alumni e-newsletter coordinating content creation editing and distribution.
  • Oversee and update digital platforms including alumni webpages social media channels (Instagram Facebook LinkedIn) and engagement tools (e.g. Emma).
  • Monitor and respond to inquiries via the general alumni email account and provide technical support for digital interfaces.
  • Manage alumni contact information updates and class notes submissions for HW Life magazine.
  • Coordinate the creation and distribution of digital invitations for alumni events and follow up with post-event communications and surveys.
  • Develop metrics to measure digital engagement and use insights to refine strategies for boosting overall alumni involvement and giving.
  • Alumni Relations and General Advancement

  • Attend and support alumni and advancement events (approximately 25-30 evening / weekend events annually) assisting with logistics hospitality and troubleshooting.
  • Assist in managing volunteers and stewarding alumni donors.
  • Participate in Alumni Relations Team meetings Advancement meetings office retreats and general school functions.
  • Represent the school at regional and national conferences related to alumni relations and independent school advancement.
  • Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in alumni relations development communications or a related field
  • Exceptional ability to organize manage multitask and meet deadlines across varied projects and constituencies within a complex office / school calendar
  • Takes initiative with a positive energetic and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proficiency in Excel digital engagement tools CRM systems and data management
  • Proficiency in graphic design tools (Canva Adobe etc)
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ)
  • Calmness under pressure with sense of humor
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with independent school environment and specific knowledge of Harvard-Westlake a plus
  • Bachelors degree (or higher)
  • A valid California drivers license. A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can begin.
  • Harvard-Westlake School is an independent co-educational college preparatory day school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles California with approximately 1600 students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

    Harvard-Westlake actively strives to be a diverse and inclusive community in its educational admission and employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression disability or any other characteristic. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity knowledge and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness generosity and acceptance.

    Compensation :

    Anticipated base compensation for this role is between $80000 - $100000 depending on experience.

    Benefits :

  • Top tier medical dental and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions
  • 403(b) Retirement with a 10% match and immediate vesting
  • Cafeteria allowance lunch is on us!
  • Professional development support including continuing education
  • Personal Growth grants
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee affinity groups
  • Mental wellness resources and workshops
  • Partially subsidized employee housing (subject to availability)
  • Tickets to local sporting and entertainment events
  • Discount at school bookstore (get your HW swag!)
  • Paid holidays including time off for Thanksgiving Winter and Spring break plus vacation!
  • Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 100000

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