Director of Alumni Relations

The Webb Schools (Webb) seek a relational, energetic, and innovative professional to serve as director of alumni relations. Reporting to the newly appointed chief advancement officer (CAO), the director of alumni relations (director) will provide strategic leadership for Webb’s alumni engagement efforts, shaping a dynamic and inclusive program that strengthens lifelong connections to the school.

Webb is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and distinctive experiential learning, offering 400 boarding and day students both a strong academic foundation and the flexibility to shape their own high school journey. Webb’s alumni and parents span the globe, as Webb students originate locally, from across the U.S., and internationally. Under the strong leadership of Head of School Dr. Theresa Smith, a new strategic plan coming into focus, and a recently completed $200 million campaign, the institution is strongly positioned for the future.

At this pivotal moment, Webb seeks a forward-thinking leader to guide alumni engagement into its next chapter of excellence. The director will lead efforts to build, organize, and support the Alumni Council and class agents, fostering strong relationships, expanding engagement opportunities, and driving participation in philanthropic and community initiatives. The director will collaborate closely with advancement colleagues to manage the reunion giving program and orchestrate successful engagement events, such as Alumni Weekend and other regional programming. Additionally, the director will lead, inspire, coach, and supervise the assistant director of alumni and donor relations, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker, a persuasive communicator, and an excellent team player eager to work in close partnership with academic and administrative leadership and colleagues across campus. With at least five years of experience, the successful candidate will bring a demonstrated ability to design and implement impactful engagement strategies. Critical to success is a deep appreciation for the history and aspirations of The Webb Schools and the ability to articulate persuasively the importance of its work and mission to internal and external audiences.

The Webb Schools have retained Rachel Ellenport of the national executive search firm, Isaacson, Miller, to assist in this important recruitment. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the search firm as indicated at the end of this document.

Full details on the scope and required experience, qualifications, and compensation are located in the position profile.

Rachel Ellenport is leading this search with Maureen Bogdan and Rebecca Lyons . 

The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.