Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Miami is seeking a full-time Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events. This role involves developing strong alumni relationships, planning events to foster alumni engagement, and collaborating with school departments to promote involvement. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, experience in alumni relations or event planning, and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. A commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in alumni relations or event planning preferred.
• Good oral and written English communication skills are essential.
• Good spoken and written Spanish communication skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement alumni engagement strategies.
• Plan and execute alumni-related events and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate alumni records and manage communications.
• Support alumni volunteers and committees in their activities.
• Oversee budgets for alumni events and initiatives.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Spanish communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business or relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events
Published: 12/12/2025

Immaculata-La Salle High School, located in Miami, Florida, is hiring for a full-time Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events. This employee is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships within Immaculata-La Salle's alumni community. The Director will plan and execute various engagement initiatives to foster a sense of connection and support between the alumni and Immaculata-La Salle High School. The Director will collaborate with different departments to enhance alumni involvement and promote ILS' mission. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Essential Functions include:

• Develop and implement strategies to engage and connect with alumni, fostering a string alumni network.
• Plan and execute events, programs, and initiatives to promote alumni involvement and support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date alumni records, including contact information and engagement history.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities for alumni involvement in mentoring, volunteering, and fundraising activities.
• Coordinate and manage alumni communications, including newsletters, social media updates and website content.
• Provide support and guidance to alumni volunteers and committees, facilitating their involvement in alumni-related activities.
• Organize, prepare, plan, and oversee budgets for and execute all Alumni Events and Special Events for the Advancement Department.
• Work with School Parent Liaison to organize parent volunteers for Special Events for the Advancement Department.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising and special events.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal or the Director of Advancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business or relevant field, master’s degree preferred in relevant field.
• Previous experience in alumni relations, event planning, or related field is preferred.
• Good oral and written English communication skills is a must, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish- spoken and written communication skills strongly preferred.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain focus on and professionalism with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Knowledgeable and supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.

Subject line should read: Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events.