Program Manager

Salary: $66, . Annual compensation for this position is based on relevant education and experience and will be set within the listed salary range.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Strategic Planning

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 12 months/year. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs. Nights and weekends as required. Ten percent domestic travel to support events and cultivate volunteers.

New Hampshire
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

Advance the mission of Alumni Relations:
To engage alumni, parents, and students in ways that will strengthen their ties to Exeter and to each other in order to promote their philanthropy and volunteerism.

• Supports activities across the team that advance the department’s mission; independently manages select virtual, regional and campus programs as assigned (e.g., regional receptions and programs, on campus programs, and reunions).
• Serves as regional events management support for Alumni Relations. Duties include travel and event material preparation, nametags, invitations/reminders, and confirmations.
• Partners with campus stakeholders to support Institutional Advancement and the Academy.
• Relationship management of faculty, staff, and alumni to execute strategic events and programming.
• Negotiates with vendors to provide best value for services rendered on behalf of the Academy.
• Develops and deploys best practices for regional and campus events.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, steward alumni volunteers and staff to meet programmatic objectives.
• Builds rapport and effectively communicates key messages to alumni through visits on and off campus.

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and other social media.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, always maintain a professional demeanor and restraint, including stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign or other design tools.

Responsible for overseeing and stewarding alumni volunteers.

Education

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in alumni relations, donor relations, event planning, sales and marketing, or related fields required.
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred.

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).

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