Austin, Texas
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Posted: 23-Jun-25
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Director of Alumni Engagement
Full Time, Exempt (12 months)
Reports to: Director of Development
William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all-gender, PK-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding of and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.
As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.
Position Summary
The Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for fostering lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between the school and its alumni community. This individual will lead a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that includes communications, events, volunteer management, and giving. The Director will play a key role in encouraging alumni participation, deepening affinity for the school, and building a pipeline for volunteer engagement and future philanthropic support.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and strengthen relationships with alumni through strategic communications, events, and personal outreach
- Partner with event coordinator to plan and lead alumni events, including milestone reunions, regional gatherings, affinity-based meetups, and alumni networking opportunities
- Develop and manage alumni communications, including newsletters, Class Notes, alumni spotlights, and digital engagement
- Oversee alumni social media presence and maintain updated alumni records using LinkedIn, social platforms, and CRM tools
- Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development to support alumni giving and identify major gift and planned giving prospects
- Manage the Penn Charter Alumni Society and other volunteer engagement opportunities
- Create and promote career networking initiatives to support alumni-to-alumni and alumni-to-student connections
- Track and analyze alumni engagement trends, maintaining accurate data in the school’s CRM
- Serve as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador for the school at internal and external alumni events
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Development, or their designee
Physical Demands
- Intermittent or prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
Salary and benefits
William Penn Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, retirement contributions, and tuition remission. William Penn Charter School is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
We will review application materials upon submission and interview candidates until the position has been filled.
William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, communications, or related field
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with a diverse alumni community
- Experience managing events and volunteers
- Proficiency with CRM/database systems and social media platforms
- Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills for multiple communication formats
- Ability to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends for events
- Enthusiasm for the mission and values of Penn Charter, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset