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 foster meaningful and impactful engagement that will 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

Research, implement, manage, and evaluate engagement opportunities that strengthen and deepen connections with the School, supporting the school’s strategic vision and mission.  

• 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 and other on and off-campus events; 
• 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, alum portals and platforms, etc.);
• Collaborate with Advancement Office colleagues to identify new prospective donors and solicit annual financial support from a portfolio of constituents;
• Meet or exceed visit and fundraising metrics;  
• Refine and expand tools and metrics to measure effectiveness and track engagement;
• Expand opportunities for alum-student interaction and networking. Educate graduating students about alums benefits and engage them in programs;
• Manage the alums engagement budget;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required; an advanced degree is preferred;
• Four or more years of experience in alum engagement/advancement is 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;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live the School’s mission and vision around equity, justice and belonging
• Willingness to travel;
• 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.