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Phillips Exeter Academy · 5 hours ago

Program Manager

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $68K/yr

5+ years exp

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Program Manager to advance the mission of Alumni Relations by engaging alumni, parents, and students. The role involves managing events, supporting relationship management, and collaborating with campus stakeholders to promote philanthropy and volunteerism.

Primary/Secondary Education

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Event planningAlumni relationsCommunication skillsSocial media proficiencyOrganizational skillsCultural competencyAnalytical skillsPhotoshop knowledgeInDesign knowledgeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years' experience in alumni relations, donor relations, event planning, sales and marketing, or related fields required

Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years)

Clean Driving record (reviewed annually)

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, LinkedIn 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