Alumni Engagement

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Alumni Engagement & Giving Officer is vital to the success of The John Cooper School’s Advancement program. The Alumni Officer is responsible for executing programming to increase alumni participation and philanthropic support. The Alumni Officer will implement programs to engage, inform, educate, and inspire Cooper’s alumni, current students and parents of alumni, and actively solicit annual gifts from alumni and alumni parent prospects of the School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with alumni and alumni parents to further their relationship with The John Cooper School.
• Support all alumni programming activities and communications to ensure the best possible experience for the alumni community.
• In partnership with the Associate Director, Advancement & Alumni Engagement, manage and execute signature student and alumni events including Homecoming, reunions, and Senior Dinner. Organize and host local and regional alumni events to build consistent engagement and presence in target markets.
• Identify other special interest alumni groups for engagement and volunteerism that aligns with alumni connections with the institution and benefit to both alumni and the School
• Manage alumni and student event logistics, registrations, seating arrangements and payments
• Create and contribute relevant content to alumni communications, particularly The JCS Alumni social media channels.
• Strategically use virtual communication tools such as Cooper AlumniOne and other social channels to identify and cultivate alumni advocates and volunteers on behalf of Cooper.
• Expand and advance the online alumni professional networking program known as Cooper AlumniOne.
• Organize alumni volunteers for Cooper events and activities such as reunions, Alumni Panel, Golf Tournament, Habitat for Humanity and others as needed.
• Manage a group of 50-100 prospective alumni donors capable of making an annual leadership gift to the School.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, alumni and/or constituent engagement, volunteer management and/or related fields with preference to prior experience in higher education or independent schools
• Impeccable oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate with a diverse constituent group
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to problem-solve with foresight
• Computer skills must include high competence in Microsoft Office software, social media, and databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge)
• Desire to learn and grow with technological change and utilize data and insights to influence the program
• Ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive and fluid environment without sacrificing accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Energetic personality and effective communicator with a demonstrated desire for results.