Job Title:  Advancement Director

Job Status:  Permanent/Full Time

Contact:  Mrs. Theresa Healy

E-Mail:  thealy@hcrc.school

Job Description:

The Advancement Director is a full-time position and reports directly to the principal and regularly to the Board of Limited Jurisdiction.  The Director is responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination, and evaluation of the enrollment management, development, communications and constituent/public relations programs of the school – activities that create a supportive climate for enrollment and fundraising. This is all in an effort to provide sufficient resources to insure the School can achieve its mission.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Enrollment Management

·        Plan, manage and implement the marketing, recruitment and retention of students. This includes but is not limited to open houses, campus visits and tours, re-registration, brochure creation, etc.

·        Work closely with key volunteers, coordinating the external and internal marketing efforts and initiatives that attract and retain students in sufficient numbers to support the programs of the school.

·        Plan, collect data, make projections and report enrollment management data.

Development

 ·        Plan, manage, and implement all fundraising and friend raising initiatives.

·        Plan, manage, and implement annual giving, major gifts, and events. This includes, but is not limited to: prospect identification and research, cultivation, solicitation, gift processing, acknowledgments and stewardship.

·        Educate and engage key volunteers (i.e. Parents’ Associations and Committees) in implementing mission based fundraising.

·        Work to create and support a culture of philanthropy within the school.

 Governance and Strategic Planning

 ·        Have knowledge of and promote understanding, acceptance and support of the vision and mission statements, and objectives of the school

·        Set priorities to achieve annual goals and objectives, working closely with the Development and Enrollment Committees of the Board

·        Develop and maintain professional relationships with other elementary and local high schools especially those within the Archdiocese

Communications

 ·        Set and maintain professional writing and design standards for school communications. This includes, but is not limited to:

o   Print publications including, marketing materials, giving program brochures, and direct mail pieces, etc.

o   Electronic communications including website, social media and email

o   Media relations including advertising and press releases in local newspapers, local media coverage of school events.

 Constituent Relations

 ·        Identify, recruit, and engage volunteers including: prospects, parents, alumni, grandparents, clergy, students, faculty and administrative staff, etc.

·        Volunteer planning and management

·        Work closely with the Board of Limited Jurisdiction, staff and volunteers to assist them in their activities

Operations

·        Database planning: data acquisition and management

·        Database management: oversee the management of databases as it relates to enrollment management and development, especially the updating and maintaining of the alumni database

·        General office processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Experience in enrollment management, development, sales, marketing, communication, and/or volunteer management.

·        Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Catholic elementary education

·        Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in developing and accomplishing organizational goals

·        Ability to build a team, effectively recruiting and managing volunteers

·        Superior communication skills, ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school staff, students, donors, Board Members, school administration, the media and alumni

·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and the Internet

·        Experience in a parochial or not-for-profit environment preferred.

·        Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred

·        If offered position, completion of all necessary Safe Environment Programs and Clearances in accord with Commonwealth law and Archdiocesan Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

                                                                                  Mrs. Theresa Healy, Principal

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School

701 Locust Street

Collegeville, PA 19426

thealy@hcrc.school

Clearances will be required as well as other documentation if the position is offered.  Please download the Teacher Application attached for a list of documents that will be needed.

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.