TITLE: Director of Alumni Engagement

REGION: All Regions (HQ)

LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote)

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director Career & Alumni Success

STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt

OUR MISSION

10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission. 

OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Alumni Engagement serves a pivotal role in the development and leadership of the Alumni Engagement Strategic Plan. As the primary liaison between 10,000 Degrees and our college graduates, the Director fosters meaningful connections through planning and evaluation of professional programs and events. This position acts as a “connector” to leverage our alumni network, cultivating corporate partnerships and supporting our mission through volunteerism, sponsorships, and internship opportunities. Bridging the gap between college and career, this role ensures our alumni have the resources to realize their full potential as change-makers in their communities. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE
• 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

• To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to: 
• Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Have close-vision ability due to computer work.
• Engage in moderate, occasional lifting.
• Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions. 
• Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.  

EEO

10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. 

TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please complete the application on the 10,000 Degrees Careers page. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Alumni Engagement & Programming

• Spearhead a comprehensive strategy to showcase the alumni community to students prior to graduation that engages alumni of all ages through volunteer service, board participation, and career-focused events.
• Cultivate deep relationships with alumni to incorporate their ideas and voices into the evolving engagement strategy. 
• Source and promote civic engagement for our network, including recruiting alumni for 10,000 Degrees board service, organizational planning, and keynote speaking opportunities.
• Manage the alumni communications strategy, including a dedicated newsletter and oversight of social media and email outreach. 

Career Services & Partnerships

• Serve as a “connector” between alumni, their current employers, and 10,000 Degrees to secure internships, corporate sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. 
• Oversee professional development services, connecting alumni with Career Mentors and providing 1:1 advising as needed.
• Manage job search support for upcoming graduates, including communication strategies and events that bridge the gap between college and career.
• Coordinate with the College Success Team to support graduating students’ transition into the alumni network and the workforce, including a referral program for employer partners looking to hire graduating students and alumni for full-time roles. . 
• Represent 10,000 Degrees at community events–occasionally on evenings and/or weekends– to cultivate partnerships and present to various boards and stakeholders.

Data & Evaluation

• Lead the planning, collection, and impact-sharing process for the annual Alumni Survey to track employment and economic mobility outcomes. 
• Manage alumni data to develop tools that help the organization understand alumni geographies, industry concentrations, and potential corporate connections.. 
• Align efforts with other key departments (Development, Data & Evaluation, College Success, etc.) to ensure alumni engagement supports broader organizational goals. 
• Research and remain current on national employment trends and best practices specifically for low-income, first-generation graduates. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in student or alumni advising, higher education, or corporate partnerships
• 3+ years developing and leading student/alumni programs and overseeing high-growth partnerships
• Expert project and event management skills with the ability to balance high-level strategy with meticulous detail
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience working with fundraising teams and serving as an organization ambassador
• Ability to think strategically, take initiative, and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Proficiency in Google Suite and project management tools
• 10,000 Degrees alumni (strongly preferred)
• Prior director-level experience (preferred )
• Background in alumni relations and corporate partnerships (preferred) 
• Lived experience as a first-generation college graduate or extensive professional experience in the field (preferred)
• This position requires some in-person presence at our San Rafael office, as well as travel within the San Francisco Bay Area and other regions served.