Director of Parent Engagement

About the position

Hendrix College is seeking a full-time, 12-month Director of Parent Engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement & Director of Annual Giving, the Director of Parent Engagement is responsible for leading and executing key initiatives to foster meaningful relationships with Hendrix parents. This includes managing the Hendrix Parent Fund, overseeing the Parent Leadership Council, supporting admitted student events in collaboration with the Office of Admission, producing a monthly newsletter, contributing to the planning of annual events, and assisting with class giving goals during reunion years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between parents and college administration, faculty, and staff.
• Create a monthly newsletter through Slate for over 7,000+ current and former parents.
• Update content for www.hendrix.edu/parents & Hendrix Parent social media pages.
• Assist with ACE events and assignments including New Student Convocation, Family Weekend, Alumni Weekend, and commencement.
• Support the Office of Admission on special visit days and as requested.
• Create and implement a strategic plan for the Hendrix Parent Fund & the Parent Leadership Council in consultation with the Director of Annual Giving.
• Track progress and visit prospective parent donors.
• Host two events per year for parent donors.
• Coordinate annual meetings for the Parent Leadership Council.
• Assist with goals for class reunion giving in consultation with the Executive Director for ACE and the Director of Annual Giving.
• Participate in weekly Office of Advancement meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Preferred prior experience in development and/or alumni affairs and volunteer work.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of database management systems (Slate) and proficiency in.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.