Assistant/Associate Director of Advancement - Student & Alumni Engagement

The role

This role orchestrates career-oriented offerings for young alumni and Upper School students. The person will focus on guidance, networking, internship sourcing, placement, resume writing, and interview preparation.

What you will do

• Identify, develop and steward connections to deliver career-oriented experiences
• Initiate outreach to alumnae, parents, and friends to expand the internship network
• Develop and steward relationships with employers and internship partners
• Oversee application workflows and design streamlined processes
• Coordinate logistics between student/young alumni and internship providers
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to create content for materials
• Track outcomes and maintain accurate records
• Help coordinate, execute and attend alumni events
• Inspire and engage young alumni and Upper School students to give back through volunteer service and annual fund participation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Polished interpersonal communication & writing skills
• Proven relationship building skills with a strong customer service orientation
• Project management skills, including experience orchestrating impactful events and programs
• Genuine team orientation with ability to collaborate and work independently
• Highly organized with ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• 3 years of career counseling and guidance with students/young professionals
• Work experience in independent schools, higher education, or related non-profits
• Fluency with CRM, database, and career platforms

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Recruitment experience as a hiring manager or HR professional

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• retirement
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

About the company

Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body.