Director of Alumni and Community Engagement: SAR Academy & SAR High School

Lead and inspire a vibrant, values-driven alumni network.

SAR is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build a premier alumni community. This role is for a creative self-starter who will serve as the central connector for graduates, launching innovative initiatives that foster lifelong connection, learning, and institutional pride.

Key Performance Outcomes

• High levels of alumni pride and active engagement across all life stages.
• Successful execution of signature high-energy events and reunions.
• A robust pipeline of alumni leaders, volunteers, and donors.

• An accurate, up-to-date, and strategically utilized alumni database.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategy & Programming

• Set the vision and annual roadmap for global alumni engagement.
• Design and implement meaningful social, educational, and mission-aligned experiences.
• Develop high-impact communication strategies to tell the SAR alumni story.

Development & Relationship Building

• Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and increase annual alumni participation in giving.
• Recruit and steward alumni ambassadors to expand the school's volunteer network.
• Bridge the gap between current seniors and the alumni community.

Operations & Integration

• Optimize the alumni database (CRM) to drive data-informed engagement strategies.
• Collaborate across the Development team to support broader institutional goals.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate, high-energy communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy (CRM, Social Media) with a sharp eye for detail and metrics.
• Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with SAR or similar communities preferred.

About SAR:

SAR Academy & High School is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 12 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for student-centered learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.