Specific duties:  This position is responsible for providing opportunities for alumni and parents to become more involved with New Hampton School.  

• Assist in developing work plans for the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and the Events Coordinator to further develop engagement opportunities for NHS constituents. 
• In conjunction with the Associate Director of Advancement, and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, oversee staff involvement of Reunion committees to increase Reunion Weekend attendance and ultimately class gift participation. 
• Spearhead class volunteer recruitment.
• Organize and execute committee communication throughout the Reunion year cycle to include conference calls, letters, etc. 
•  Collaborate with team members on Reunion fundraising, particularly the 50th Reunion. 
• Lead Alumni Association and other volunteer opportunities to engage our alumni community. 
•  Lead monthly meetings of key volunteers. 
• Actively recruit and manage the Alumni Association subcommittees as needed.
• Manage sports and non-sports awards programs. 
• Recruit and manage committee of volunteers in support of annual golf tournament. 
• Oversee the New Hampton School Alumni LinkedIn page. Direct/create content. 
• Oversee Husky Hub platform – direct/create content. o Work in collaboration with School Life Office to facilitate Alumni in Residence opportunities as well as alumni classroom visits, community meetings, alumni panels, etc. 
•  Organize ad hoc meetings of groups of alumni and parents, as requested. 
• Recruit and manage Parents Association leaders. 
• Lead monthly meetings of parent volunteers. 
• Provide support for team and program parents, house parents, and other volunteers. 
• Direct content and attendance at monthly informational meetings for all parents. •
• Create ad hoc opportunities for parents to network, e.g. the day family’s event, or the summer family’s event. 
• Conduct in person meetings with NHS constituents to cultivate and steward important School alumni and parent relationships. 
• Assist with writing, editing and providing content for the monthly electronic alumni newsletter and weekly parent newsletter and the Hamptonia. 
• Provide content for regular updates to the school website.
• Provide guidance and content for Head of School scripts for Advancement related programs and events. 
• Collaborate with the Admission Office to identify Parent Ambassadors and potential Board of Trustee candidates and help organize Parent Ambassador outreach to prospective families. 

Event Oversight 

•  Create and manage work plan for all annual and special alumni and parent events. 
• Develop programming for alumni and parent events throughout the year to include, but not limited to Reunion Weekend, Family Weekend, and Grandparents Day, regional events, etc.
•  Responsible for overseeing, publicizing and implementing all on- and off-campus events with assistance from the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator. 
• Coordinate staff outreach to event invitees and event volunteers. 
• Oversee event program and draft talking points for event speakers. 
•  Oversee event attendee follow up correspondence. 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Significant and relevant experience with alumni relations work at the independent school, college, or university level.
•  Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of constituencies. 
• Ability adapts to new software and tools related to communication. 
• Experience managing and working with adult and student volunteers. 
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 
• Commitment to teamwork and ability to collaborate with colleagues to align advancement strategies. 
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Warmth and sense of humor. 
•  Standard computer skills, including email, database management, Microsoft office suite, PowerPoint, etc. Raiser’s Edge database experience preferred. 
• Successfully complete a driving record check and criminal background check.  

About New Hampton School

Founded in 1821 and located in Central New Hampshire, New Hampton School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory boarding school of 310 students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate who hail from over 20 states and 24 countries. New Hampton, which is an International Baccalaureate and an Apple Distinguished School, cultivates lifelong learners who will serve as active global citizens. Students benefit from an average class size of 11 and a student-faculty ratio of five to one.

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