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Director of Alumni and Community Engagement: SAR Academy & SAR High School

New York

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Seniority
Director
Stated salary
$100,000 – $120,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
11 Sept 2026

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the posting

Lead and inspire a vibrant, values-driven alumni network.

SAR is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build a premier alumni community. This role is for a creative self-starter who will serve as the central connector for graduates, launching innovative initiatives that foster lifelong connection, learning, and institutional pride.

Key Performance Outcomes

High levels of alumni pride and active engagement across all life stages.

Successful execution of signature high-energy events and reunions.

A robust pipeline of alumni leaders, volunteers, and donors.

An accurate, up-to-date, and strategically utilized alumni database.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategy & Programming

Set the vision and annual roadmap for global alumni engagement.

Design and implement meaningful social, educational, and mission-aligned experiences.

Develop high-impact communication strategies to tell the SAR alumni story.

Development & Relationship Building

Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and increase annual alumni participation in giving.

Recruit and steward alumni ambassadors to expand the school's volunteer network.

Bridge the gap between current seniors and the alumni community.

Operations & Integration

Optimize the alumni database (CRM) to drive data-informed engagement strategies.

Collaborate across the Development team to support broader institutional goals.

Ideal Candidate

Passionate, high-energy communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.

Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Tech-savvy (CRM, Social Media) with a sharp eye for detail and metrics.

Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities preferred.

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