Director of Alumni Engagement

Director of Alumni Engagement
F/T (1.0 FTE) Year-Round Staff Position

About San Domenico
San Domenico School, a K–12 independent school located on a 515-acre campus in Marin County, is rooted in a tradition of academic excellence, character development, and a deep commitment to community and service. As we prepare to celebrate our 175th anniversary in the 2025–26 school year, we are expanding our connection with more than 4,000 alumni whose lives reflect the impact of an SD education.

About the Role
San Domenico School is seeking a thoughtful and relational Director of Alumni Engagement to lead a renewed chapter in alumni programming. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building community, creating meaningful experiences, and fostering lasting connections between a school and its graduates.

The Director plays a strategic and highly visible role on the Advancement team, with responsibilities that include event planning, alumni communications, volunteer leadership, and philanthropic engagement. The role reports to the Director of Advancement and works closely with colleagues in Admissions, Marketing, and other departments to ensure alumni are meaningfully connected to the life of the school.

This position is well suited for someone with a warm, collaborative, and proactive approach to relationship-building, and who believes in the role of fundraising to support mission-driven, values-based education.

This is a moment of strong momentum, with increased investment in alumni outreach, growing capacity for storytelling, and a milestone anniversary on the horizon. If you are a relationship builder who communicates clearly across generations, values tradition while embracing innovation, and believes in the mission of independent school education, we hope you will consider applying.

Key Responsibilities
Alumni Strategy and Leadership

Design and lead a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that reflects the School’s values and vision
Reestablish the school’s Alumni Council and support a culture of volunteerism and leadership
Build strong relationships with alumni across generations and locations

Communications and Community Building

Create alumni-facing content for newsletters, email campaigns, and School Ties magazine
Maintain a consistent and engaging presence across digital and print platforms, while also planning meaningful in-person events throughout the year
Lead alumni-focused social media strategy and content development in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team
Coordinate all major alumni events including Alumni Reunion Weekend, regional gatherings, campus visits, and more.
Collaboration and Philanthropy

Partner with Advancement, Admissions, and faculty to connect alumni with students and programs
Support fundraising efforts through alumni outreach, stewardship, and campaign support
Ensure accurate alumni records and track engagement data in collaboration with Advancement Services
Required Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
Three to five years of experience in alumni relations, advancement, communications, or a related field
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to connect across generations and platforms
Comfort engaging with diverse alumni in both one-on-one and group settings
Familiarity with digital tools that support alumni outreach and community-building
Demonstrated success planning events or managing volunteer-based programs
Experience using databases such as Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud is preferred
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and travel
Experience in independent schools, higher education, or nonprofits is a plus

Why You Will Love Working at San Domenico
Join a joyful and mission-driven community where people matter
Help lead the 175th anniversary celebration and shape the next chapter of alumni engagement
Collaborate with an experienced and supportive Advancement team
Work on a beautiful campus with daily lunch and an inspiring student community
Receive professional development and leadership opportunities
See the impact of your work in the lives of students, families, and alumni
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
Free daily lunch on campus

How to apply

Please send cover letter, describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and salary requirements to: hr@sandomenico.org or mail to:

San Domenico School

1500 Butterfield Road

San Anselmo, CA 94960

Attn: Director of Alumni Engagement

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status,

or any other legally protected basis.

No phone calls, please.

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