Director of Alumni and Community Engagement: SAR Academy & SAR High School
At a glance
Director-level Community Marketing role at SAR Academy & SAR High School. New York · full-time · $100,000–$120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the annual direction and roadmap for alumni engagement worldwide
- Create social, educational, and mission-focused experiences for alumni
- Build communications that share the SAR alumni story
- Grow alumni giving and develop ambassadors and volunteers
- Keep the alumni CRM accurate and use it to guide engagement
What you bring
- Hold a bachelor’s degree
- Bring strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Use CRM tools and social media while tracking details and metrics
- Take initiative in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Who this fits
This role suits a high-energy communicator who builds relationships, takes initiative, and works well in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting. You’ll work onsite in New York, connecting alumni with SAR and collaborating across the Development team.
From the employer
Lead and inspire a vibrant, values-driven alumni network.
SAR is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build a premier alumni community. This role is for a creative self-starter who will serve as the central connector for graduates, launching innovative initiatives that foster lifelong connection, learning, and institutional pride.
Key Performance Outcomes
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High levels of alumni pride and active engagement across all life stages.
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Successful execution of signature high-energy events and reunions.
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A robust pipeline of alumni leaders, volunteers, and donors.
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An accurate, up-to-date, and strategically utilized alumni database.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategy & Programming
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Set the vision and annual roadmap for global alumni engagement.
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Design and implement meaningful social, educational, and mission-aligned experiences.
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Develop high-impact communication strategies to tell the SAR alumni story.
Development & Relationship Building
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Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and increase annual alumni participation in giving.
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Recruit and steward alumni ambassadors to expand the school's volunteer network.
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Bridge the gap between current seniors and the alumni community.
Operations & Integration
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Optimize the alumni database (CRM) to drive data-informed engagement strategies.
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Collaborate across the Development team to support broader institutional goals.
Ideal Candidate
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Passionate, high-energy communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.
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Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
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Tech-savvy (CRM, Social Media) with a sharp eye for detail and metrics.
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Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities preferred.
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