DIRECTOR OF ALUM ENGAGEMENT

Director of Alums Engagement

Westtown School seeks an experienced Director of Alums Engagement. Reporting to the Dean of Advancement, The Director is responsible for developing and executing mission-aligned programming and communications to promote and increase meaningful, impactful engagement and deepen a lifelong commitment to supporting the School.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12 college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.

On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direction, guidance, and support for the Westtown Alums Association board to produce measurable outcomes;
• In collaboration with Advancement colleagues and with departments throughout the School, manage the planning and execution of the annual Alums Weekend event;
• Research, implement, manage, and evaluate engagement opportunities that serve to strengthen and deepen connections with the School and that support the school's strategic vision and mission;
• Regularly engage and inform constituents in a strategic, innovative, and personal manner through personal visits, events, print publications, social media, and other forms of communication (e.
• g. the Westonian, periodic newsletters, digital messaging, alums portals and platforms, etc.);
• Collaborate with Advancement Office colleagues to identify new prospective donors and solicit annual financial support from a portfolio including members of the Westtown Alums Association Board and other constituents;
• Meet or exceed visit and fundraising metrics;
• Refine and expand tools and metrics to measure effectiveness and track engagement;
• Oversee the alums office budget;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred;
• Four or more years of experience in alum engagement / advancement preferred;
• Experience working in an independent school environment or similar organization is preferred;
• Ability to work independently, innovate, collaborate, and take initiative;
• Results-oriented, with the ability to respond and adapt to changing situations appropriately;
• Ability to develop and manage effective volunteer systems;
• Ability to strategize, implement, and evaluate engagement activities,
• Curiosity and analytical thinking; complex problem-solving ability; openness to new ideas;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with close attention to detail and accuracy;
• meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient with the Google Suite; proficiency with Raiser's Edge software preferred;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends is required;
• A valid driver's license is required.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.

edu / careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal.