Alumni Manager: SAR Academy & SAR High School

SAR Academy
SAR Academy

New York, NY, USA

USD 100k-120k / year

Posted 6+ months ago

Lead and inspire a vibrant, values-driven alumni network.

SAR is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build a premier alumni community. This role is for a creative self-starter who will serve as the central connector for graduates, launching innovative initiatives that foster lifelong connection, learning, and institutional pride.

Key Performance Outcomes

  • High levels of alumni pride and active engagement across all life stages.

  • Successful execution of signature high-energy events and reunions.

  • A robust pipeline of alumni leaders, volunteers, and donors.

  • An accurate, up-to-date, and strategically utilized alumni database.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategy & Programming

  • Set the vision and annual roadmap for global alumni engagement.

  • Design and implement meaningful social, educational, and mission-aligned experiences.

  • Develop high-impact communication strategies to tell the SAR alumni story.

Development & Relationship Building

  • Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and increase annual alumni participation in giving.

  • Recruit and steward alumni ambassadors to expand the school's volunteer network.

  • Bridge the gap between current seniors and the alumni community.

Operations & Integration

  • Optimize the alumni database (CRM) to drive data-informed engagement strategies.

  • Collaborate across the Development team to support broader institutional goals.

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate, high-energy communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.

  • Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

  • Tech-savvy (CRM, Social Media) with a sharp eye for detail and metrics.

  • Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities preferred.

About SAR:
SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

100000 - 120000 USD a year

Salary commensurate with experience.