Assistant/Associate Director of Advancement - Student & Alumni Engagement

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Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop and steward connections throughout the Newark Academy community to deliver a range of career-oriented experiences including internship opportunities, mentoring,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree required,

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The Assistant/Associate Director of Advancement - Student & Alumni Engagement will play a central role in orchestrating Newark Academy’s career-oriented offerings for young alumni and Upper School students. The new role will focus on guidance, networking, internship sourcing and placement, resume writing and interview preparation to galvanize Newark Academy parents and alumni to assist our young alumni and Upper School students. Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Alumni Relations and Giving, College Counselors, Director of Community Engagement and others in the Upper School, this position is ideal for a candidate who is both a highly collaborative relationship builder and an effective project manager.

Responsibilities

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→Identify, develop and steward connections throughout the Newark Academy community to deliver a range of career-oriented experiences including internship opportunities, mentoring, immersion experiences, and other career-oriented resources
→Initiate outreach to alumnae, parents, and friends of the Newark Academy community to source and continuously expand the internship opportunity network, initially focusing on a select group of career verticals (such as finance, STEM/medicine, and law)
→Develop and steward meaningful relationships with employers/internship partners within and beyond the Newark Academy community, serving as a primary point of contact and coordinator for career-related topics
→Oversee application workflows, including designing streamlined processes, generating/collecting materials, reviewing submissions, and assuring a positive experience for all parties
→Coordinate logistics between student/young alumni and internship providers
→Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to create content for materials, including social media, e-newsletters, email campaigns, online platforms to support all career-related programming
→Track outcomes and maintain accurate records
→Help coordinate, execute and attend alumni events to engage young alumni and Upper School students and support the engagement efforts of the Director of Alumni Relations and Giving
→Inspire and engage young alumni and Upper School students to give back to Newark Academy by volunteer service and participation in the annual fund

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is a plus
Polished interpersonal communication & writing skills
Proven relationship building skills with a strong customer service orientation
Project management skills, including experience orchestrating impactful events and programs
Genuine team orientation with demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver results with others as well as an ability to work independently
Highly organized, with an ability to function well in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with deadlines
3 years of career counseling and guidance with students/young professionals
Work experience in independent schools, higher education, or related non-profits
Fluency with CRM, database, and career platforms
Recruitment experience as a hiring manager or HR professional is a plus

Salary range $65,000- $75,000. Salary is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience.

What We Offer

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Including, but not limited to: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance as well as a variety of other benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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