Alumni Engagement Specialist

• →Support the continual development of TEP’s Alumni program by refining our suite of alumni services
• →Facilitate monthly one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with academically at-risk alumni and their families
• →Increase alumni engagement (on-campus and off-campus) by developing meaningful and frequent experiences; fostering a culture of higher education, self-advocacy, and student support in the exploration of career paths
• →Build on academic resources for high school-aged alumni, college application support and resources, career exploration tools, and in-college partnership programs
• →Execute special events, including but not limited to, college and career fairs, and alumni reunions
• →Manage TEP’s alumni volunteer program for students to receive community service hours to fulfill graduation requirements
• →Oversee the 8^th Grade High School educational transition program in conjunction with the Director of Alumni Engagement & High School Success, coaching 8^th graders on ways to be successful in high school.
• →Support the Director of Alumni Engagement & High School Success in the tracking and analysis of alumni data, related to high school credit accumulation, progress towards High School graduation, college matriculation, college success, and career data
• →Collaborate with the High School Placement Manager on site visits and overall research of NYC high schools to understand the best fit for our alumni population 
• →Connect with schools and/or other professional organizations to maximize opportunities for advancement of TEP alumni; advocate on behalf of alumni, as needed
• →Manage platforms for communication, ensuring we meet the needs of our diverse alumni community

• FLUENT in Spanish. To best serve the needs of our alumni and student families, this is an essential requirement of the position. 
• DYNAMIC COMMUNICATOR You exhibit strong and effective written and verbal communication skills that engage all audiences
• COMPASSIONATE You excel at interpersonal relationships by listening attentively, building trust, leading by example, communicating clearly, and interacting with others respectfully at all times
• DATA CENTRIC You are a systems-oriented thinker who analyzes information thoughtfully and develops sustainable systems that promote efficiency and improve outcomes
• SPIRITED You possess unwavering integrity and an enthusiastic pursuit of professional growth
• ORGANIZED You demonstrate strong organizational skills and detail orientation, with a keen awareness that getting the details right is critical to organizational success
• TECH SAVVY You are a social media and online communications guru!
• FLEXIBLE You are ready to jump in and help when asked and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great staff members are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each Alumni Engagement Specialist applicant include:

• Resume: Potential candidates must submit an up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter: Potential candidates must submit a well-written cover letter that highlights their specific interest in joining the TEP community

TEP is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you submit both a cover letter and a resume, you will receive a response from us as to whether or not you will be invited to the next stage of the process for the Alumni Engagement Specialist role.