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WESTOVER SCHOOL

Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement

School Information:

Westover School is an all-girls' boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated girls become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life.

We are EMPOWERING students to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference and who understand the power of relationships. 

• Do you find joy and passion in engaging people? 

• Can you demonstrate success in building community?

• Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

• Do you want to work on a collaborative and growing team?

Westover is seeking dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive applicants for the Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement position. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Director of Constituent Engagement and works in close collaboration with the full Alumnae and Development team. This position will ideally begin immediately. 

The Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement is an integral member of alumnae and parent relations for Westover School, with a focus on volunteer management and event planning. As a relationship builder, the Assistant Director is a front-facing advocate for our alumnae and parents who wish to stay connected with Westover.

Westover is seeking a positive, energetic personality who enjoys relationship building and technology and is committed to thinking creatively to enhance a program that will inspire alumnae and parents to engage with the School. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Has up to 2 years of experience in volunteer management or event planning; 

• A relationship builder;

• Excellent written and verbal communication;

• Interest in and experience with designing content;

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills required to relate to alumnae and parents, volunteers and colleagues, including tact, diplomacy and discretion;

• Initiative and self-starting capacity;

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an attention to detail;

• Willingness and ability to travel and set up events regionally;

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting an intentionally equitable and inclusive community and building an engagement program that embraces diverse cultures and perspectives and wide-ranging constituencies - students, parents, faculty, alumnae, etc. 

• A pleasant nature and commitment to building camaraderie with colleagues.

• Able to work with confidential information with discretion and the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Director in successfully executing engagement opportunities for all constituencies;

• Staff all reunion volunteers and Class Correspondents;

• Solicit for class notes via the Class Correspondents and prepare for submission to the Magazine;

• Create and staff a young alumnae engagement committee;

• Staff the Engagement Committee on the Board of Governors;

• Create content for and execute emails, social posts and WestoverConnect on behalf of constituent engagement;

• Encourage WestoverConnect usage and postings by volunteers;

• In concert with the Assistant Director of Constituent Giving, co-chair the STARs program;

• Lead the Alumnae Association Awards nomination process, ensuring equitable and appropriate winners are selected and celebrated;

• Until a permanent Donor Relations partner is in place, recognize job changes/deaths/birthdays;

• Exercise good judgment in discussing alumni, issues and results. Maintain composure and calm demeanor in difficult situations; and

• Various other duties as needed within the Alumnae and Development Office

Westover Seeks Colleagues Who:

• Champion the School’s mission and core values;

• Find joy and passion in working with adolescents;

• Demonstrate leadership, engagement in, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;

• Excel in writing, organization, planning, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and a strong work ethic;

• Participate in the life of the School in order to support and serve the student body;

• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff; and

• Respond in a timely fashion with energy and empathy to the needs of students and families.

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston.  For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.

Application Notes:

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé: https://westover-school-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/462130/assistant-director-of-constituent-engagement?s=cw 

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.