Director of Alumni Engagement

F/T (1.0 FTE) Year-Round Staff Position

About San Domenico

San Domenico School, a K–12 independent school located on a 515-acre campus in Marin County, is rooted in a tradition of academic excellence, character development, and a deep commitment to community and service. As we prepare to celebrate our 175th anniversary in the 2025–26 school year, we are expanding our connection with more than 4,000 alumni whose lives reflect the impact of an SD education.

About the Role

San Domenico School is seeking a thoughtful and relational Director of Alumni Engagement to lead a renewed chapter in alumni programming. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building community, creating meaningful experiences, and fostering lasting connections between a school and its graduates.

The Director plays a strategic and highly visible role on the Advancement team, with responsibilities that include event planning, alumni communications, volunteer leadership, and philanthropic engagement. The role reports to the Director of Advancement and works closely with colleagues in Admissions, Marketing, and other departments to ensure alumni are meaningfully connected to the life of the school.

This position is well suited for someone with a warm, collaborative, and proactive approach to relationship-building, and who believes in the role of fundraising to support mission-driven, values-based education.

This is a moment of strong momentum, with increased investment in alumni outreach, growing capacity for storytelling, and a milestone anniversary on the horizon. If you are a relationship builder who communicates clearly across generations, values tradition while embracing innovation, and believes in the mission of independent school education, we hope you will consider applying.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Strategy and Leadership

• Design and lead a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that reflects the School’s values and vision
• Reestablish the school’s Alumni Council and support a culture of volunteerism and leadership
• Build strong relationships with alumni across generations and locations
  
  

Communications and Community Building

• Create alumni-facing content for newsletters, email campaigns, and School Ties magazine
• Maintain a consistent and engaging presence across digital and print platforms, while also planning meaningful in-person events throughout the year
• Lead alumni-focused social media strategy and content development in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team
• Coordinate all major alumni events including Alumni Reunion Weekend, regional gatherings, campus visits, and more.

Collaboration and Philanthropy

• Partner with Advancement, Admissions, and faculty to connect alumni with students and programs
• Support fundraising efforts through alumni outreach, stewardship, and campaign support
• Ensure accurate alumni records and track engagement data in collaboration with Advancement Services

How to apply

Please send cover letter, describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and salary requirements to: hr@sandomenico.org or mail to:

San Domenico School

1500 Butterfield Road

San Anselmo, CA 94960

Attn: Director of Alumni Engagement

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, 

or any other legally protected basis.

No phone calls, please.  

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• Three to five years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, communications, or a related field
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to connect across generations and platforms
• Comfort engaging with diverse alumni in both one-on-one and group settings
• Familiarity with digital tools that support alumni outreach and community-building
• Demonstrated success planning events or managing volunteer-based programs
• Experience using databases such as Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud is preferred
• Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and travel
• Experience in independent schools, higher education, or nonprofits is a plus
  
  

Why You Will Love Working at San Domenico

• Join a joyful and mission-driven community where people matter
• Help lead the 175th anniversary celebration and shape the next chapter of alumni engagement
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive Advancement team
• Work on a beautiful campus with daily lunch and an inspiring student community
• Receive professional development and leadership opportunities
• See the impact of your work in the lives of students, families, and alumni

About San Domenico School

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose. We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school. Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

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