Job Description

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated students, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh\'s longest-standing coeducational independent PreK-12 day school. Our mission is to inspire and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of a greater good. At the Academy, every child is challenged to explore and excel to their highest ability and encouraged to arrive each day with their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

The Alumni Engagement Officer position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply for this today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate the Alumni Council, including monthly meetings, communication, council nominations, affinity group development, and oversight.
• Develop and execute plans and activities for alumni affinity groups (academic, special interest, professional affiliations, etc.) and design strategies for the success of each group.
• Organize and coordinate alumni functions (Alumni Weekend, etc.)
• Promote and foster effective alumni relations through continuing written communication and personal contact in conjunction with the Major Gifts Officer and Communication Manager.
• Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of programs/services and identify problems, recommend improvements, and institute changes.
• Track and report on alumni engagement metrics such as donations, website traffic, email responses, and event attendance.
• Develop and facilitate social, educational, and professional workshops that would be of interest to alumni.

• Bachelor\'s degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in event programming, development and/or alumni relations and fundraising.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort with software programs, social media, and other technology.
• Proven success in networking and relationship building.
• Flexibility and willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Experience overseeing volunteers and an alumni council.
• Must be willing to travel.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Sewickley Academy is committed to having an inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran\'s status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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