Associate Director, Alumni and Community Relations
Polytechnic School
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Oct-24
Location: PASADENA, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 to $95,000
Categories:
Alumni Relations
Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA seeks an Associate Director, Alumni and Community Relations to serve as an innovative, creative, and collaborative ambassador and advocate for alumni within the greater Poly community. Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumni and Community Relations, the Associate Director is an integral member of the Advancement team who partners internally and externally to advance institution-wide engagement of Poly’s 5,000+ alumni. They will be responsible for assisting in the development, design, implementation, and management of Poly’s in-person and virtual alumni engagement initiatives as well as digital and print communications.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Alumni Engagement
Develop, manage, execute and strategically grow a suite of diverse and innovative engagement opportunities focused on enhancing and strengthening alumni and community connections with each other and current students.
Oversee major annual events such as Alumni and Reunion Weekend and responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned programs and initiatives.
Monitor, facilitate, and expand awareness of PolyConnect, the online alumni community.
Assist with the management of program and event budgets.
Develop and produce reports in tandem with Advancement Services and analyze metrics to identify the effectiveness of programming and opportunities for growth.
Manage and direct select projects of the Associate, Alumni and Community Relations.
Uphold the importance of alumni engagement as a key component of the Advancement cycle for the broader Poly community.
Volunteer Management
Assist with the logistics and preparation for and actively participate in Alumni Board meetings. Support committee chairs and activities of the board committees.
Identify, recruit, train, manage, and engage a diverse community of volunteers and provide support to alumni groups and committees.
Participate in conversations with alumni, individually and as a member of the team.
Communications
Manage digital and print communications as an integral part of Poly’s alumni engagement strategy, with oversight from the Executive Director and in partnership with Communications.
Create and edit content for the monthly alumni e-newsletter, email campaigns, alumni social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) and printed materials. Manage and maintain alumni webpages and content.
Assist with responses to alumni@polytechnic.org and alumni office mainline.
SKILLS
Possess dynamic interpersonal skills with the ability to comfortably and confidently interact with a diverse community of alumni, students, parents, trustees, and colleagues.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn programs, such as Raiser’s Edge and Google Suite. Familiarity with social media and other digital platforms is ideal.
Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a results-driven environment while demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA or equivalent experience.
At least five years professional experience in alumni relations, events/program development, and/or communications. Independent School or Higher Ed experience/familiarity preferred.
An interest in all aspects of school life, including faculty and student activities.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and for occasional travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time;
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment;
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds;
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.
Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.
Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity t...o think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.
To learn more about Polytechnic School, please visit us at www.polytechnic.org.