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McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational, independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director of Enrollment & Alumni Engagement Manager to begin August 2022. This is one position shared between the Admission and Development Offices. 

School Overview

Transforming the lives of students and families, McLean School is Washington, DC’s area most comprehensive and academically rigorous full-scope program for bright, college bound students, with integrated support for those students with dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD and organizational challenges. For over 65 years, the School has helped students realize their full potential with a curriculum that is traditional without being rigid, challenging without being intimidating, and designed with the real world in mind.

Many schools talk about the warmth of their community, the collegiality, and the deep sense of caring and trust among and between students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents. At McLean, born from the mission of serving learners that span the range of racial, socio-economic, cultural, and learning strengths and challenges, that deep sense of caring for one another provides a bedrock foundation. 

McLean recognizes that all children are natural learners, but that they learn in different ways. The School’s Abilities Model® is a more complete way to understand how students minds work. This approach recognizes each child for their strengths, allowing them to excel, while providing support in areas of need and fostering resilience. This combination transforms how students view themselves and their futures.

Reaching all corners of the McLean experience, the School’s commitment to diversity and equity is an extension of its mission to make education accessible, stimulating, and meaningful to a broad range of learners. McLean embraces diversity and values the integrity of all individuals. This recognition enriches the community and encourages students to be better leaders and more responsible citizens.

Mission

McLean School’s mission is to make education accessible, stimulating, and meaningful to a broad range of bright K-12 learners. We understand each student’s unique strengths and challenges, and support both in a way that fosters intellectual growth as well as confidence, self-advocacy, empathy, and connection. At McLean, students succeed because they learn how to learn in an inclusive, conscientious community of caring teachers and peers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Associate Director of Enrollment

The Associate Director of Enrollment is an integral part of the Admission Office, responsible for assisting families through the admission process.

• Engage with prospective parents during the Admission process and help them become familiar with McLean’s Mission, Core Values, and Abilities Model®; 
• Conduct parent interviews as well as small group and individual tours for prospective families ;
• Serve on the Admission Committees to help determine if McLean is the right school for an applicant ;
• In consultation with the Director of Enrollment, assist in organizing student visits, Open Houses, New Family Welcome Party, and other Admission Office events; and 
• Keep track of data in Hubspot by entering new inquiries, change status of prospective applicants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Alumni Engagement Manager

The Alumni Engagement Manager will play a critical role in re-launching the Alumni Engagement efforts of the School. They will lead the development and manage the implementation of an Alumni Engagement Plan that includes the ongoing development of a new virtual engagement platform, establishment of an Alumni Association Volunteer Network and activities, and a communications plan. The goal is to build affinity among alumni and with McLean and increase philanthropic and activity-based support for the School.

• Develop annual strategic plan to build affinity and increase engagement among Alumni;
• ??Re-establish the Alumni network and relaunch the Alumni Association by recruiting new members and building leadership among volunteers;
• Build and maintain a database of McLean Alumni and create the first Alumni Online Directory; 
• Lead the planning of the 20th Anniversary of the First Upper School Graduation in 2003 and other annual tradition setting gatherings for Alumni; 
• Create an alumni calendar of events, ensure consistent engagement opportunities throughout the year, and lead logistics, and planning;
• Contribute to ongoing communication efforts and online social media activities, including the launch of a new engagement platform for alumni; and
• Market the Annual Fund Program to alumni to expand the portfolio of donors.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

Among many attributes, successful candidates will:

• Have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Admission and/or alumni work. 
• Be particularly attuned to and skillful in working with parents who have a high level of concern for their children as learners.
• Lead with outgoing, energetic, positive, and engaging communications and personal style.
• Experience with Blackbaud software for Admission and Development database preferred. 
• Be familiar with or willing to learn to interpret Psychoeducational or Neuropsychological testing on applicants.
• Have demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with colleagues and also work independently when needed. 
• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Support Manager, Robin Speller.

Interested applicants should fill out an online Application, and upload their cover letter, résumé, and list of references.