Director of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement — Strategy & Community

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible work policy

Job summary

The New School in New York City is seeking a Director of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement to lead university-wide alumni programs and align engagement with institutional priorities. The role reports to the AVP and oversees alumni activities across Parsons and Performing Arts, ensuring coordinated opportunities for lifelong connection.

You will lead reunions, regional and affinity engagement, volunteer programs, communications, and digital communities while partnering with development and academic

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, advancement, alumni relations, or constituent engagement.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with the ability to represent the university effectively in varied settings.
• Demonstrated record of designing, growing, and evaluating programs, communications, and events, including large-scale initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, written, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with varied audiences.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust across departments and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive university-wide alumni engagement strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Establish annual goals, priorities, and measures of success for the alumni engagement team.
• Oversee an annual slate of in-person and virtual alumni initiatives, including regional, affinity, reunion, volunteer, and community-building opportunities.
• Expand alumni participation across career and life stages, geographic regions, and industries.
• Direct Reunion strategy, planning, communications, and execution with divisional partners.
• Lead the Executive Alumni Council and provide strategic direction for alumni committees.
• Build relationships with industry leaders, employers, and external partners to expand engagement opportunities for alumni and students.
• Represent Alumni Engagement on university-wide committees and special initiatives.

Skills

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Alumni relations

Staff leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The New School in New York City is seeking a Director of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement to lead university-wide alumni programs and align engagement with institutional priorities. The role reports to the AVP and oversees alumni activities across Parsons and Performing Arts, ensuring coordinated opportunities for lifelong connection.

You will lead reunions, regional and affinity engagement, volunteer programs, communications, and digital communities while partnering with development and academic