Employment Opportunities
Faculty & Staff Don Bosco Prep offer a unique and fulfilling
opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young men.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future generation and believe in the
power of transformative, holistic education, consider joining the Don Bosco team.
COACH: DBP Seeks Head Crew Coach
Don Bosco Prep has a coaching vacancy for Head Crew Coach.
All candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Athletic Director, Marcin Szorc – [email protected]
COACH: DBP Seeks Assistant Crew Coach
Don Bosco Prep has a coaching vacancy for Assistant Crew Coach.
All candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Athletic Director, Marcin Szorc – [email protected]
COACH: DBP Seeks Head Fencing Coach
Don Bosco Prep has a coaching vacancy for Head Fencing Coach.
All candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Athletic Director, Marcin Szorc – [email protected]
STAFF: DBP Seeks an Assistant Vice President, Advancement Operations
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement (VP), the Assistant Vice President, Advancement Operations (AVPAO) has primary responsibility to lead the administrative operations of Don Bosco Prep’s Office of Advancement.
The position directs and manages daily operations of the unit and its personnel, including key strategic priorities established by the Vice President for Advancement. The overarching focus of the position is to maximize fundraising results through the efficient use of resources and effective management of day-to-day operations and key strategic priorities.
The AVPAO functions as a thought leader, advisor, and integrator in support of the Office of Advancement and Don Bosco Prep’s mission, vision, and values in the development of goals, strategic initiatives, objectives, policies, and procedures.
The position assists in the resolution of administrative matters, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Office and engages in high-performance, leading-edge practices, which are innovative in their approach to the operation of a nationally recognized independent school.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify administrative needs and develop standards, procedures, processes, and priorities to maximize performance of the Advancement staff and to shape an exceptional philanthropic/alumni experience for all.
- Work closely with the VP, and Advancement team members, to establish, implement, and execute annual giving, donor relations/stewardship, advancement services, events, alumni relations, planned giving, and communications strategies and programs.
- Create and nurture relationships across the school to champion key initiatives and to support effectiveness of the office.
- Act as a key adviser to the VP on administrative matters.
- Act as a liaison for the VP to facilitate meetings and internal communications.
- Work closely with the VP on the management of strategic priorities.
- Establish and facilitate the process for awarding privately funded scholarships.
- Manage and advise on all Advancement communications (in collaboration with the Advancement Special Events and Communication Coordinator) to internal and external audiences on behalf of the VP.
- Provide oversight of the financial goals and results of all fundraising events.
- Develop content for reports and presentations to the school’s leadership team, the Advancement Committee, the Board of Trustees, the institution at large, outside parties, and individual donors.
- Directs the tactics, policies, and procedures for capturing and entering data, including gift processing, gift acknowledgment, and gift reporting.
- Analyzes and interprets data and trends to inform annual fund and planned giving appeal segmentation and prospect assignment.
- Works closely with the VP to establish and track annual goals, key performance indicators (KPI’s), and metrics to measure success for operational activities and strategic priorities, including the campaign planning process.
- Manages two direct reports: Advancement Special Events and Communications Coordinator and the Advancement Operations Coordinator, including annual performance appraisals and professional development plans.
- Working closely with the VP, annually builds and manages the Advancement budget.
- Create procedures to ensure sound fiscal management and accountability throughout the Office of Advancement.
- Liaison to the Office Finance for financial forecasts and trends analysis to facilitate data driven decisions.
- Negotiates and manages vendor contracts (i.e. CRM, printing, mailing, events, etc.).
- Participate as a member of Don Bosco Prep’s Administration team to collaborate with the different departments at Don Bosco Prep and provide input on how other facets of the school can collaborate with the Advancement team.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Deep knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT, particularly gift entry, query, export, reporting, communications, and event module functionality as well as overall database architecture.
Knowledge of platforms such as Trellis event management platform, Almabase alumni platform, and Omatic.
Five or more years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in advancement services/operations; annual fund and fundraising event management; financial management and analysis; personnel management; project management; data analytics and database management; alumni relations; and advancement communications or an equivalent set of experience and education.
Experience working within a highly functioning Advancement operation, preferably in an educational setting.
Proven experience translating fundraising data and metrics to action, demonstrating a strong analytical capacity.
Demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate the operational needs of an Advancement Office, and to prepare comprehensive and actionable plans to address gaps in staff competencies to meet the needs of Advancement team in a stage of growth and transformation.
Experience managing and executing high-profile projects and initiatives within budget and in a timely manner.
Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree preferred.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS, QUALITIES, SKILLS, AND TRAITS
A deep appreciation and respect for Don Bosco Prep’s history, mission, values, and community.
A passion for meticulously shaping an excellent engagement experience for alumni, parents, friends, and donors – at all giving levels.
Exceptional leadership, management, and communications skills.
A thoughtful but decisive decision-maker.
An analytical thinker who enjoys working with data to inform strategies and decision-making.
A kind, relatable person who is at ease interacting with a varied and diverse array of constituents.
Routinely models commitment, perseverance, entrepreneurialism, consistency, accountability, transparency, and teamwork.
Ethical to a fault.
A good sense of humor.
COMPENSATION
Don Bosco Prep offers a competitive salary based, in part, on the candidate’s experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous PTO allowance accompanied by a reduced summer schedule.
OTHER
This position may require after-hours, weekend, and holiday work.
At the School’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the institution, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
NOMINATIONS, INQUIRIES, & APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should send a cover letter tailored to this specific position and a resume to [email protected].
STAFF: ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT & ANNUAL GIVING COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION – ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT & ANNUAL GIVING COORDINATOR
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Coordinator supports the development and execution of Don Bosco Prep’s broad-based alumni engagement and annual giving programs.
Working in close partnership with the Vice President, the Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving, and the Advancement Events & Communications Coordinator, the position helps implement Don Bosco Prep’s alumni engagement and annual giving programs, with a focus on creating meaningful, year-round opportunities that connect alumni to the school, to one another, and to current students.
The overarching focus of the position is to strengthen lifelong alumni engagement and the Bosco Brotherhood through effective communications, events, volunteer engagement, digital outreach, alumni-to-student programs, and recent/young alumni annual giving.
The Coordinator will help manage the school’s digital alumni ecosystem, support the alumni community, coordinate broad-based alumni programming and annual giving initiatives designed to establish a culture of lifelong philanthropy among graduates.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Alumni Engagement
- Support the development and execution of a comprehensive, year-round alumni engagement program aligned with Don Bosco Prep’s overarching Advancement strategy.
- Create opportunities that connect alumni to the school, to one another, and to current students, complementing existing reunion and alumni relations programs.
- Coordinate the day-to-day use and development of the digital alumni platform, including alumni profiles, event information, communications, engagement opportunities, and other content.
- Maintain and promote an alumni event calendar, including alumni events as well as relevant athletic, arts, spiritual, campus, and other events.
- Support alumni-focused communications, including newsletters, alumni stories, class notes, recognition features, and other digital communications.
- Identify and develop opportunities to recognize alumni accomplishments and strengthen alumni pride in Don Bosco Prep.
- Support the development of a broad-based community for all alumni, working with alumni volunteers and the Advancement team to develop programs and opportunities that strengthen the Don Bosco Prep ddBrotherhood.
- Support alumni networking initiatives, including professional networks and opportunities for alumni to connect based on geography, industry, interests, and shared experiences.
- Coordinate and assist with regional gatherings, networking events, intellectual and cultural programs, and other alumni engagement opportunities.
- Support the administration and continued development of an alumni mentoring program in partnership with administrators across the campus and functional areas; assist with mentor recruitment, communications, onboarding, training, and ongoing relationship management of the program.
- Coordinate or assist with student/alumni career-development opportunities.
- Facilitate alumni internship pipeline by identifying and coordinating appropriate opportunities for students.
- Work with faculty, academic departments, extracurricular clubs, and the Principal’s Office to facilitate alumni guest lectures, classroom presentations, career discussions, panels, and other student-facing programs.
Annual Giving
- Coordinate the development and execution of print and digital annual giving initiatives with an emphasis on driving participation and current-use gifts; pull mailing lists from database, coordinate with mail vendor, and manage email platform.
- Coordinate young alumni/class giving initiatives, including communications, digital outreach, volunteer coordination, and reporting.
- Recruit and support volunteer class representatives who help encourage participation among recent alumni.
- Track results and engagement metrics and work with the VP and Director of Alumni Engagement & Giving to identify opportunities for increased participation and deeper alumni relationships.
Communications, Digital Engagement & Social Media
- Work with the Advancement Events & Communications Coordinator to develop and execute alumni communications across email, the alumni platform, social media, and other appropriate channels.
- Identify alumni stories, accomplishments, photographs, class notes, and other content that can strengthen alumni engagement.
- Support the school’s alumni presence on digital media channels in partnership with the Advancement communications and school marketing personnel.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and engaging content within the alumni platform.
Data, Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate alumni engagement information in Raiser’s Edge NXT and Almabase, the school’s alumni platform, in coordination with Advancement Operations.
- Track participation in alumni events, programs, mentoring, volunteer activities, digital engagement, and annual giving.
- Assist with reports and analysis used to evaluate alumni engagement and annual giving results.
- Support the development and maintenance of annual calendars, project timelines, communications schedules, and other administrative tools necessary to execute alumni programs effectively.
- Help ensure that alumni programs and communications are delivered accurately, professionally, and on schedule.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Office of Advancement’s broader strategic priorities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Three or more years of related experience in alumni relations and/or annual giving, preferably in an educational setting.
Experience with digital engagement platforms, constituent relationship management systems, email marketing tools.
Experience working with alumni, donors, volunteers, students, parents, and other constituent communities.
Experience coordinating programs, events, communications, and fundraising initiatives.
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT and Almabase platforms preferred.
Experience working collaboratively across an organization with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS, QUALITIES, SKILLS, AND TRAITS
A deep appreciation and respect for Don Bosco Prep’s history, mission, values, and community, and a genuine passion for strengthening the Bosco Brotherhood and creating meaningful lifelong connections among alumni.
A self-learner who is savvy with technology and eager to master new platforms. Comfortable working with data, technology, and digital engagement tools.
A natural relationship-builder who enjoys connecting people to one another and to opportunities.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and constituents simultaneously.
An entrepreneurial, creative, and self-directed individual who can turn ideas into well-organized and sustainable programs.
Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
A collaborative team player who is comfortable working with faculty, administrators, coaches, students, alumni volunteers, and Advancement colleagues.
A kind, personable, and relatable individual who is at ease interacting with a varied and diverse array of constituents.
Routinely models commitment, perseverance, entrepreneurialism, consistency, accountability, transparency, and teamwork.
Ethical to a fault, with a good sense of humor.
COMPENSATION
Don Bosco Prep offers a competitive salary based, in part, on the candidate’s experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous PTO allowance accompanied by a reduced summer schedule.
OTHER
This position may require after-hours, weekend, and holiday work, particularly in connection with alumni events, school events, athletic events, and Advancement programs.
At the school’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the institution an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
NOMINATIONS, INQUIRIES, & APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume to [email protected].
Benefits
Don Bosco provides a competitive benefits package, with eligibility determined by factors such as employee classification and participation requirements. Below is a general summary of the comprehensive advantages that come with being a part of the Don Bosco community:
- Medical, dental, and vision care benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement (403b), with employer contribution
- Short and long-term disability
- Family and medical leave
- Paid personal days
- Access to the School’s fitness center and athletic facilities
- Annual professional development opportunities
- Travel opportunities for faculty
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