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

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.