Director of Alumni and Community Engagement: 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 & High School is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 12 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 student-centered 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.