Alumni Engagement Manager
20 Bruckner Blvd Bronx, NY - Mott Haven Campus
Network Support Team – Legends /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
The Alumni Engagement Manager will maintain regular contact with members of the Legends Alumni (Post- College) community and DREAM middle school alumni in order to expand alumni engagement within the organization. The manager will oversee a comprehensive program that includes support of the alumni council, supporting alumni professional development and identifying opportunities for alumni to get involved with DREAM.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements engagement strategies including but not limited to: cross-organizational initiatives, leadership/volunteer opportunities, communications, operations, and event activity.
- Design and plan post-college alumni events to maintain a positive connection amongst the alumni community.
- Support the Alumni Council’s impact as a leadership body, while building and maintaining engagement with post-college and middle school alumni.
- Guide college graduates in post-graduate planning and drive DREAM’s Graduate Vision.
- Provide professional development and advancement opportunities for alumni through career-based workshops, career coaching, and leadership development.
- Build communication and resource sharing infrastructure for the alumni community including monthly newsletters and alumni websites.
- Collaborate with the Advancement team on alumni communications projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is a plus;
- 2+ Years of working with alumni programs required; college support programs preferred;
- Event planning experience, preferred;
- Database management skills (e.g. Salesforce), preferred;
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; social media savvy;
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team and across teams;
- Entrepreneurial mindset;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Working Expectations
- The Alumni Engagement Manager is part of the Legends Team that currently works 4 days in the office and up to 1 day remote, per week (subject to change).
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
- Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
- Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
- Tuition reimbursement support (All FT Roles);
- Access to a professional development fund (NEST Roles);
- All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
