The Equity Project Charter School
Alumni Engagement Specialist
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"Alumni Engagement Specialist" – The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School
Join The Equity Project (TEP), praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and 60 Minutes for its impactful approach to educational equity and teacher compensation. TEP empowers students from underserved communities through world-class educators and invests in the growth and leadership potential of teachers.
Our High School Success Office extends TEP’s mission to supports alumni beyond high school graduation. As an Alumni Engagement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in securing the best high school pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and post-graduation support—ultimately setting TEP alumni up for exceeding state and city graduation rates while preparing them for meaningful futures.
📌 Mission & Vision
TEP’s mission drives the work of the Alumni Engagement Specialist:
- All alumni must graduate high school in four years, outperforming NYS, NYC, and local averages.
- Every graduate must gain skills for a meaningful and bright future.
- You will elevate alumni success as part of our evolving support ecosystem.
This is a dynamic opportunity to join a collaborative team that innovates to meet changing needs—serve alumni deeply, empower families, and amplify community voices.
🚀 Role Overview
The Alumni Engagement Specialist ensures thriving long-term success for TEP’s 1,500+ alumni. As part of a three-person High School Success Team, you will:
- Evolve and scale programs to build strong alumni connections and foster educational and career trajectories.
- Partner with a mission-driven team focused on equity and continuous improvement.
Ideal candidates embody TEP’s ethos: proactive, growth-driven, and deeply invested in this work.
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🔍 Key Responsibilities
📊 Alumnus Support & Systems Development
- Expand and refine TEP’s alumni services (e.g., mentoring, resources).
- Develop programs that promote higher education, self-advocacy, and career exploration.
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- Conduct monthly one-on-one coaching for academically at-risk alumni and their families.
- Increase on- and off-campus engagement through meaningful initiatives.
- Design and curate special events (e.g., college fairs, reunions).
🎓 Academic & Career Guidance
- Expand academic and career resources: college-applications, experiential programs, and in-college partnerships.
- Mentor 8th-grade students (with the Director of Alumni Engagement) on high school transition.
📈 Data-Informed Advocacy & Analytics
- Track and analyze alumni data (grades, graduation timelines, college success, careers).
- Partner with the High School Placement Manager to research NYC schools for the best ROI.
🌍 Advocacy & Partnerships
- Connect with schools, colleges, and professionals to amplify TEP alumni opportunities.
- Oversee the alumni volunteer program, ensuring opportunities for community service.
📢 Communication & Technology
- Manage communication platforms, ensuring a diverse alumni community feels heard.
- Flourish as a social media and online engagement leader.
🎯 Qualifications & Traits
To thrive in this role, you must embody:
- FLUENT in Spanish (essential to serve aloudniome’s multilingual families).
- DYNAMIC COMMUNICATOR: Rocking written and verbal communication for point-of-view diversification.
- COMPASSIONATE: Listening, trusted, trust-building, and leading with respectful interactions.
- DATA CENTRIC: Systems thinker who analyzes info for efficiency + impact.
- SPIRITED: Characterized by unwavering integrity and enthusiasm for growth.
- ORGANIZED: Sharp detail-savvy with bias to process and data… roll up sleeves!
- TECH SAVVY: Digital age detective, from social media platforms to virtual engagement.
- FLEXIBLE: Thriving in adaptability and fast-paced environments.
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🌟 Why TEP? (Compensation & Benefits)
Growth isn’t just for kids—your career advancement sits front and center.
- Salary: $60K–$75K based on experience, matching your expertise.
- Wellness & Work-Life Balance:
- 6 weeks vacation + 11 federal holidays + school-calendar holidays.
- 5 sick days + 3 personal days.
- Retirement & Safety Nets: 403(b), medical/dental/vision, disability insurance, $100K+ life insurance.
- Family-Friendly:
- Parent leave options.
- Dependent care FSA.
- Learning & Growth:
- Professional mentorship from the Director of Alumni Engagement.
- Tuition/CE (continuous learning) reimbursements.
- Community:
- Work alongside passionate collaboratives building equity-proof pathways.
Note: This role is fully in-person on TEP’s Middle School campus.
📩 Application Process
TEP believes exceptional staff drive exceptional student outcomes. Submit the following:
✔ Resume – Showcase your qualifications and impact. ✔ Cover Letter – Explain why TEP’s work resonates with you.
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