Assistant Director, Affinity Based Engagement chez Phillips Academy

Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Director of Affinity-Based Engagement to support the school’s efforts to engage alumni through shared identities and interests. This position is housed within the Affinity-Based Engagement pillar of the Office of Alumni Engagement and reports directly to the Director of Affinity-Based Engagement.

While some volunteer committees and programs currently exist, there is significant opportunity for growth and strategic development. In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director will help draft and implement a strategic plan that guides alumni programming related to affinity and interest. This includes supporting groups such as Af-Lat-Am alumni, LGBTQ+ alumni, veterans, alumni athletes, and other emerging interest-based communities.

This role requires a commitment to culturally responsive practices and a demonstrated ability to incorporate and engage diverse perspectives across all aspects of the work. The use of alumni data, volunteer management, and event planning will be key components of the position.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support affinity- and interest-based programming that evaluates alumni segmentations and aligns with strategic goals.
• Manage alumni volunteers and committees related to affinity groups.
• Plan and execute events and initiatives that foster alumni connection through shared identity and interests.
• Track and analyze alumni engagement data to inform programming and evaluate impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Alumni Engagement and across campus, including Development and Communications teams.
• Contribute to class-based and regional-based programming as needed.
• Stay informed about current best practices in alumni and affinity engagement.
• Regularly engage with volunteers, Alumni Council committees, and Reunion volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ professional experience; relevant experience includes project management, event planning, or volunteer management. Transferable skills are enthusiastically welcome.
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort working in cross-cultural settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with multiple constituencies.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving ability.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; database management and social media skills are a plus.
• Availability for evening/weekend work and domestic travel to areas with high alumni concentration.
• Experience with programming that supports diverse alumni communities is strongly preferred.

                                                                                    ** Applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered **

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Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI,  and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.