Alumnae Associate

Brearley School•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the incoming Director of Alumnae Engagement and Giving, the Alumnae Associate is an essential member of the Development & Alumnae Relations team, overseeing aspects of Brearley’s Alumnae Relations program, which regularly communicates with 4,000+ active alums of all ages and is responsible for engaging and connecting our vibrant, diverse, and generous alum community. The Alumnae Associate must be a proven and effective communicator who is able to nimbly interact with many alum volunteers. The successful candidate will be adept at leading meetings and running events, possess outstanding interpersonal skills, and have a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. The Alumnae Associate must use discretion with confidential or sensitive information and have the capacity to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. We are seeking a team-player with an engaging personality, sound judgment, and a positive outlook.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational and planning capabilities
A proactive approach to anticipating and solving problems
Flexibility and the ability to interface well with many different personalities
At least 3 years of experience in alumnae/customer relations, preferably in an academic setting, in a dynamic environment where the applicant routinely balanced and executed from a range of priorities.
Excellent communication, writing and editing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and merging Word documents.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in volunteer management or customer service
Experience fundraising
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database

Responsibilities

Provide support for the Alumnae Board’s volunteer subcommittees, which organize alumnae panels, social gatherings, reunions, and networking events. This work includes arranging and attending planning meetings, as well as planning and staffing subcommittee alum events in the evenings.
Support opportunities for alumnae-student interaction and networking. Manage Alumnae Relations activities designed to engage current Upper School students, including internship opportunities with alumnae.
Support Brearley’s institutional goals of building a more equitable and antiracist community. This includes staffing the Alumnae Association’s defined diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives, as well as partnering with other stakeholders in communicating and extending the work being done with students, parents, and employees to the broader alumnae community, wherever possible.
Maintain and update alumnae engagement and news on the website.
Manage the collection and recording of Class Notes for the School’s bi-annual publication, the Brearley Bulletin.
Maintain the accuracy of Raiser's Edge database by regularly updating constituent records.
Interface regularly with other offices in the School (Business Office, Technology, Food Services, Facilities, Reception) for streamlined execution of alumnae events and development operations.
Support the Advancement Office as a whole with a focus on alumnae relations.
Other tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans
An HSA plan
Pre-tax transit benefits
Long-term disability insurance
A retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution
A sabbatical program
Breakfast and lunch without charge
Support for professional growth and development
The opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.
Housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates (for faculty)