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Director of Alumni Relations jobs are open across higher education, nonprofits, and independent schools, from coordinator-level to senior director, with specializations in annual giving, event programming, and donor engagement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Reports to:
Director of Advancement
FLSA:
Exempt; Full-time
Hours:
Standard hours with some evening and weekend hours expected for special events
Location:
Majority onsite in campus office, with some remote flexibility and travel
Calendar:
12-month staff
Mission
Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
Faith, Community, and Dominican Charism
- Ensure that the Four Pillars of a Dominican education (Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community.
- Develop an active faith community and model Christian values.
- Incorporate and encourage prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty and staff, and family communities.
- Uphold and implement the Dominican Charism and goals of the Dominican Veritas Ministries.
Position Description
The Alumni Relations and Community Engagement Manager will support the strategic fundraising goals and mission of St. Pius X High School, stewarding relations with alumni and community leaders to strengthen financial support and further the mission. As a vital member of the Advancement team, they will represent the school as a spokesperson and relationship builder, engaging with all stakeholders to advance strategic fundraising priorities.
Core Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Advancement, plan and execute strategies to increase Alumni and Community engagement
- Identify, cultivate and steward donors, with an eye to move them toward larger gifts
- Attend Advancement Committee meetings, assisting the Director of Advancement in producing relevant data-informed reports for the Board of Directors
- Collaborate and coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team, developing communications plans and schedules for Alumni and Community events, as well as collateral deliverables that adhere to branding guidelines and reflect mission-aligned goals, in line with strategic fundraising goals.
- Use data management systems for donor research, track campaign progress, and ensure accurate solicitation and stewardship reporting.
Alumni Engagement
- Actively reach out to welcome and engage former students and families in the SPX community.
- Liaison to Alumni Association - act as primary contact and push meaningful communications out to all alumni on a regular and timely schedule
- Reunion Events - organize and execute reunion experiences in collaboration with alumni association
- Engage alumni to participate in fundraising campaigns as volunteers and aid in soliciting gifts
- Coordinate with Associate Director of Annual Giving to minimize campaign and event overlap
- Work with association volunteers to maximize the alumni volunteer experience
Community Engagement
- Develop strategic relationships with community organizations and vendors
- Advance the Corporate Giving program
Team Collaboration
- Facilitate a positive and collaborative partnership that aligns with the mission and strategic priorities
- Identify, recruit, train and motivate volunteers to lead or actively support Alumni events, Annual Fund campaigns, and special events
- Support the culture of collaboration and accountability with volunteers to ensure coordination and alignment in campaign and event execution
- Manage Alumni Association and Corporate Sponsorship budgets, tracking metrics and return on investment
General
- Engage fully in the student life of the school.
- Actively participate in team meetings, faculty/staff meetings, committees, and professional development training.
- Maintain individual certification credentials and licensing as appropriate.
- Oversee special projects at the request of the Director of Advancement and/or President and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement and/or President.
General Qualifications
- Commitment to embrace the Catholic mission and Dominican charism of St. Pius X High School.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- A minimum of three years in fundraising, volunteer and donor relations, preferably in nonprofit organizations or in independent schools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM platform), Donor Search (or comparable programs), and other work-related platforms.
- Ability and enthusiasm to perform in a fast-paced environment paired with organizational and project management skills to manage a broad scope of activities with multiple deadlines and collaborators.
- Excellent customer service skills, as well as communication and storytelling abilities.
- Acts with professionalism in all environments, displays strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and understands the need for discretion and confidentiality when appropriate.
- Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights
- Willingness to be an active member of the school and local community.
- Completion of Safe Haven safe environment training.
Reports to:
Director of Advancement
FLSA:
Exempt; Full-time
Hours:
Standard hours with some evening and weekend hours expected for special events
Location:
Majority onsite in campus office, with some remote flexibility and travel
Calendar:
12-month staff
Mission
Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
Faith, Community, and Dominican Charism
- Ensure that the Four Pillars of a Dominican education (Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community.
- Develop an active faith community and model Christian values.
- Incorporate and encourage prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty and staff, and family communities.
- Uphold and implement the Dominican Charism and goals of the Dominican Veritas Ministries.
Position Description
The Alumni Relations and Community Engagement Manager will support the strategic fundraising goals and mission of St. Pius X High School, stewarding relations with alumni and community leaders to strengthen financial support and further the mission. As a vital member of the Advancement team, they will represent the school as a spokesperson and relationship builder, engaging with all stakeholders to advance strategic fundraising priorities.
Core Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Advancement, plan and execute strategies to increase Alumni and Community engagement
- Identify, cultivate and steward donors, with an eye to move them toward larger gifts
- Attend Advancement Committee meetings, assisting the Director of Advancement in producing relevant data-informed reports for the Board of Directors
- Collaborate and coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team, developing communications plans and schedules for Alumni and Community events, as well as collateral deliverables that adhere to branding guidelines and reflect mission-aligned goals, in line with strategic fundraising goals.
- Use data management systems for donor research, track campaign progress, and ensure accurate solicitation and stewardship reporting.
Alumni Engagement
- Actively reach out to welcome and engage former students and families in the SPX community.
- Liaison to Alumni Association - act as primary contact and push meaningful communications out to all alumni on a regular and timely schedule
- Reunion Events - organize and execute reunion experiences in collaboration with alumni association
- Engage alumni to participate in fundraising campaigns as volunteers and aid in soliciting gifts
- Coordinate with Associate Director of Annual Giving to minimize campaign and event overlap
- Work with association volunteers to maximize the alumni volunteer experience
Community Engagement
- Develop strategic relationships with community organizations and vendors
- Advance the Corporate Giving program
Team Collaboration
- Facilitate a positive and collaborative partnership that aligns with the mission and strategic priorities
- Identify, recruit, train and motivate volunteers to lead or actively support Alumni events, Annual Fund campaigns, and special events
- Support the culture of collaboration and accountability with volunteers to ensure coordination and alignment in campaign and event execution
- Manage Alumni Association and Corporate Sponsorship budgets, tracking metrics and return on investment
General
- Engage fully in the student life of the school.
- Actively participate in team meetings, faculty/staff meetings, committees, and professional development training.
- Maintain individual certification credentials and licensing as appropriate.
- Oversee special projects at the request of the Director of Advancement and/or President and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement and/or President.
General Qualifications
- Commitment to embrace the Catholic mission and Dominican charism of St. Pius X High School.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- A minimum of three years in fundraising, volunteer and donor relations, preferably in nonprofit organizations or in independent schools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM platform), Donor Search (or comparable programs), and other work-related platforms.
- Ability and enthusiasm to perform in a fast-paced environment paired with organizational and project management skills to manage a broad scope of activities with multiple deadlines and collaborators.
- Excellent customer service skills, as well as communication and storytelling abilities.
- Acts with professionalism in all environments, displays strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and understands the need for discretion and confidentiality when appropriate.
- Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights
- Willingness to be an active member of the school and local community.
- Completion of Safe Haven safe environment training.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of alumni relations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in higher education, communications, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience in alumni relations, development, or donor engagement
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management platforms such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar systems
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale alumni events and reunion programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence, newsletters, and public speaking
- Experience managing volunteer boards, alumni councils, or class committees
Tips for Your Director of Alumni Relations Job Search
Quantify alumni engagement outcomes on your resume
Hiring committees want to see reunion attendance growth, annual fund participation rates, and event turnout numbers. Replace vague descriptions like 'managed alumni programs' with specific outcomes tied to your initiatives and the alumni populations you served.
Tailor applications to institution size and mission
A small liberal arts college and a large research university expect very different things from this role. Read each job posting for cues about giving campaigns, volunteer boards, or career networking programs, then mirror that language directly in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of alumni relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight constituent relationship management experience
Most postings require hands-on experience with constituent relationship management platforms. Name the specific systems you've used and describe how you leveraged data to segment alumni outreach, increase engagement, or support fundraising goals.
Prepare a portfolio of signature alumni programs
Bring two or three concrete examples of programs you built or significantly improved. Interviewers for this role routinely ask what you'd do in your first year, so having a ready-made case study from your past work makes that answer far more credible.
Negotiate start date around fiscal and campaign cycles
Many institutions time alumni relations hires to align with annual fund launches or reunion planning windows. If you have flexibility, signaling willingness to start before a key campaign cycle opens can strengthen your offer position without touching compensation.
Director of Alumni Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of alumni relationss?
The most active employers for director of alumni relationss right now are CRISTA Ministries, Penn State University, and Johns Hopkins University, and the most openings are in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities with large undergraduate alumni bases and active giving programs tend to post the most frequently.
How many director of alumni relations jobs are remote?
About 60% of director of alumni relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given its event-driven and relationship-intensive nature. Communications-focused and digital engagement sub-roles within alumni relations tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a director of alumni relations?
Start by building experience in alumni affairs, annual giving, or development at the coordinator or assistant director level. Progress typically involves leading event programming, managing volunteer boards, and contributing to giving campaigns. Moving into a director role usually requires demonstrating measurable growth in alumni participation and experience supervising staff or managing a program budget.
Can you get hired as a director of alumni relations without direct experience in the field?
It's possible if you come from a closely adjacent background such as fundraising, membership programs, nonprofit development, or higher education student affairs. Institutions hiring from outside the field typically look for strong relationship management skills, event leadership, and comfort with donor or constituent data. Framing transferable experience around alumni engagement outcomes makes a meaningful difference in the application.
What does the director of alumni relations interview process look like?
Most institutions run a phone or video screen first, followed by a committee interview with stakeholders from advancement, development, and academic affairs. Finalists are often asked to present a vision for alumni engagement or walk through a past program they built. Reference checks with former colleagues and supervisors are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of alumni relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of alumni relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and institution type, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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