Alumnae Engagement Manager

All-girls K-12 in Cleveland•Shaker Heights, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Alumnae Engagement develops and manages programs that strengthen relationships between Hathaway Brown and its alumnae. In partnership with the Director of Alumnae Engagement, the Manager oversees events, communications, volunteer opportunities, and programs that encourage lifelong connection and philanthropic support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of experience in alumnae relations, advancement, event management, volunteer engagement, communications, or a related field.
Strong project management, event planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organization, judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
Experience managing volunteers, committees, budgets, and vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Commitment to Hathaway Brown’s mission and values.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking; capable of interpreting documents and communicating effectively with parents and staff.
Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT, Finalsite, and Boost My School is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage alumnae events, including Alumnae Weekend and regional programs.
Recruit and support alumnae volunteers, committees, and class representatives.
Create alumnae communications, including monthly e-newsletters, social media, event promotions, and class correspondence.
Spearhead solicitation, organization and editing of class news submissions for bi-annual magazines.
Represent the Alumnae Office at events and meetings as needed.
Manage program budgets, vendors, contracts, timelines, and event logistics.
Maintain alumnae information in Raiser’s Edge/NXT and track program participation.
Evaluate engagement efforts and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with the Advancement team to support engagement and fundraising goals.
Develop volunteer, mentoring, networking, and student-alumnae engagement opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.