Marketing & Development Director (Part-Time)- Notre Dame Catholic School

Description

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/hourly

Reports to: Principal

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Director of Development fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the development efforts of the school in fundraising, marketing, event planning, grant writing, communication, alumni affairs and social media and public relations. The Development Director has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. 

Essential job functions:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and the Archdiocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Plans the overall development program in keeping with school needs, the Strategic Plan and budget objectives.
• Collaborates effectively with the principal, Development Committee, school associations, committee chairs and volunteers.
• Oversees Development staff in a manner that ensures effective and efficient practices, and customer-focused work habits.
• Ensures effective work practices in financial accounting and reconciliation, database management, gift recording, donor acknowledgement and stewardship.
• Maintains records on current and prospective donors.
• Ensures that practices are in compliance with school, Archdiocesan, federal and state regulations.
• Communicates effectively with the faculty and staff and keeps them informed of upcoming development activities.
• Meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the school.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.

Important job functions:

• Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment.
• Conferences with others upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates gains in development goals and objectives that are in keeping with the Strategic plan and budget objectives, and a willingness to respond to program needs.
• Serves as a member of the Endowment Committee, as requested.
• Attends and participates as needed in faculty meetings as well as professional and community organizations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Successful development experience, generally a minimum of two years, preferred

REPORTS TO:  Principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of a broad range of development activities.
• Knowledge of development software.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and  verbal form.
• Able to work well with others in the school community.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in job appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.

Working conditions:

• Required to work some nights and weekends.
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress.
• Required to work a minimum of a full school day.
• Required to work in standard office and school conditions.

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry heavy items.
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull and communicate on a daily basis.
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing and reading on a daily basis.
• Required to work in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity and inclement weather.