Non-Academic Careers
The Ramaz School offers a friendly supportive work environment and the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.
ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONS MANAGER
Reports to: Director of Development
Work Schedule: Working full-time according to 12-month Institutional Advancement Calendar
Develop and execute a strategic plan for alumni, parents of alumni and grandparents outreach in the New York area, across the country, and in Israel, with a focus on increasing participation and engagement, levels of giving, and opportunities for involvement. Serve as a member of the Institutional Advancement Department, participating in team meetings and supporting overall departmental programming.
Specific Responsibilities:
ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS
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Coordinate activity with Alumni of all ages and affinity/regional groups. Including, but not limited to – Summer Networking Event, Shabbat Dinners, Career Showcase, Pre-holiday gatherings, and more.
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Oversee the planning, execution, and follow-up for reunions and other alumni events and initiatives involving the alumni community.
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Recruit and manage alumni volunteers, including committee event/chairs and volunteers for general school/development initiatives.
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Interface with Ramaz Senior Class and appropriate faculty as students transition into alumni
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Coordinate with School Administration, Faculty/Staff in bringing alumni to speak to current students in classrooms and in extra-curricular clubs
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Work with the college office on a Student mentoring program using alumni as mentors.
FUNDRAISING:
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Develop Fundraising and Development plan for the alumni, parent of alumni and grandparent communities. Collaborate with the Director of Development and/or Head of Institutional Advancement to coordinate all personal, mail, phone, and electronic communications, solicitations, and stewardship to alumni.
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Develop and manage a portfolio of alumni, parents of alumni and grandparent annual fund and major gift donors through the screening, research and targeting of database.
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Develop and execute a plan to approach appropriate alumni, parents of alumni and grandparents for legacy gifts.
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Work with the Director of Development and Head of Institutional Advancement to target specific alumni for direct solicitation of Annual Campaign.
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Oversee all aspects of Alumni Week of Giving campaign
COMMUNICATIONS
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Develop and coordinate a comprehensive communication plan for the alumni community.
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Prepare, and execute all communication with alumni, including email, the quarterly newsletter, school-wide publications, event invitations, and shiva notifications
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Manage alumni community website, including content and data
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Oversee social media for alumni, parents of alumni and grandparents including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Oversee and maintain data for 6000+ alumni community
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Follow-up on all “relationship management” aspects with alumni and alumni parents: individual requests, recording class notes, lifecycle occasions, etc.
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Oversight of alumni photo archives and mementos/keepsakes (documents, Ramaz wear, etc.)
Salary range is $70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position to DembowitzL@ramaz.org.