Alumni Relations Assistant Jobs

THE NUEVA SCHOOL

ALUMNI RELATIONS ASSISTANT

Position Overview

Nueva is an independent PreK–12 school where gifted learners discover and develop their passions, and learn to make choices that positively and profoundly impact the world. Having recently completed Realize the Potential, a groundbreaking $125 million capital and endowment campaign, the Development and Alumni Relations Office is looking for someone to join our team who is enthusiastic, organized, detail-oriented, and excited about independent school education.

The Alumni Relations Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement with the strategic and tactical execution of the school’s goals towards maintaining an engaged and loyal base of alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt, two year position and will report directly to the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement. The position will work collaboratively with the Development and Alumni Relations team, under the general supervision of the newly-appointed Director of Development.

We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement to lead and manage volunteers
• Assist with alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents annual fundraising campaigns
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing receptions, reunions, meetings, and special events both at the school, remotely, and regionally
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement and/or Director of Development
• Assist with developing and strengthening Nueva’s alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparent relations program
• Work with the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement to support the creation and drafting of alumni news stories, social media posts and marketing collateral
• Support the management and growth of MavNet, Nueva’s dedicated alumni networking directory

Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM software a plus
• Sensitivity, discretion and a sense of humor
• Experience engaging all diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to The Nueva School’s mission
• Trustworthy and loyal; demonstrated ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Maturity, excellent judgment and emotional stability
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Development and/or alumni relations experience
• Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes
• Effective team player and proven ability to motivate others
• Personable, positive, helpful personality; customer-service mindset

Compensation

The hourly salary range for this full-time, 12-month position is from $28.50/hour to $34.00/hour. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of creditable experience, education level, and expertise.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and résumé at . If you have questions about this position, please contact Scott Bowers, Director of Human Resources, at .

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted learners since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students in grades PreK–12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website:

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