Alumni Manager: SAR Academy & SAR High School

SAR Academy & SAR High School

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in alumni relations, community engagement, or a related field.
  • Strong background in event planning and execution.
  • Proven ability to develop high-impact communication strategies.
  • Experience with CRM systems and data management for strategic engagement.
  • Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities is preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy.

Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and annual strategy for global alumni engagement.
  • Design and implement social, educational, and mission-aligned programs.
  • Create effective communications to highlight alumni success and contributions.
  • Cultivate alumni participation in giving and philanthropic activities.
  • Recruit and manage a network of alumni ambassadors and volunteers.
  • Facilitate connections between current students and alumni.
  • Optimize the alumni database for strategic engagement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to a dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Engagement with a passionate alumni network.
  • Involvement in high-energy events and community initiatives.
Full Job Description
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.


$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Salary commensurate with experience.

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