Title: Asst. Development Director, Engagement & Events                     Classification:  Exempt

Department: Institutional Advancement                                                  Status: Full-Time, 12 months

Reports to:  Development Director                                                           Hired by: Head of Schools  


School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries: including 25 schools in the United States and Canada.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single gender classrooms but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

The Development Office, along with the offices of Admissions and Communications, make up Sacred Heart Schools’ Department of Institutional Advancement (IA).  The Institutional Advancement team works collaboratively to build understanding and support of the Schools’ mission and programs and to secure resources to enhance the Schools and ensure its future. Collectively and individually, the team strives to model the values expressed in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

The Development Office advances Sacred Heart’s mission by creating opportunities that invite philanthropic investment in the Schools’ on-going programs and strategic priorities.  Reporting to the Development Director, the Engagement & Events Manager supports Parents of the Heart activities and events, serves as project manager for fundraising initiatives and outreach activities, as well as serves as the Driehaus Center office manager.    

Essential Job Functions:

• Works closely with the Development Director and Parents of the Heart (POTH) President to support the execution of POTH activities and events
    o Organizes POTH executive, membership, and committee meetings
    o Assists POTH president and volunteers with roles and tasks
• Serves as project manager (working closely with the Development Director and POTH president) for fundraising initiatives and outreach activities (includes L’Esprit, Fall Gathering, Quiz Night, and faculty/staff holiday appreciation) 
    o Plans meetings
    o Creates invitations and event marketing; tracks RSVPs
    o Organizes food and beverage as well as decor
    o Recruits’ volunteers including parents and faculty/staff
    o Processes work orders, payment requests, and invoices
    o Supports events
    o Drafts thank you correspondence
    o Processes monies received (tickets, donations)
    o Works with auction and fundraising databases
• Assists the Office of Institutional Advancement including the Head of IA, the Development Director, and other IA colleagues when needed 
• Serves as Driehaus Center office manager
    o Welcomes visitors
    o Addresses inquiries from the public and parents
    o Maintains the organization and presentation of the Driehaus Center
    o Maintains supply inventory
    o Manages Center calendar
    o Manages the Legacy Brick project
• Assembles the weekly News notes newsletter, prior to distribution by the communications department.
• Assists with general website maintenance and updates as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualities and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must work occasional evenings and weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Finalsite School Website software
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or other enterprise software preferred
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new platforms as needed

Characteristics of Success:
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to Catholic education and comfortability in expressing its value
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to details a must
• Polished customer service skills
• Ability to effectively multitask projects
• Collegiality, positivity, and maturity
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Pay Range: $58,000 - $62,000

Benefits: 

• Retirement Benefits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition Remission
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.
 

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate