Job Posting

St. Joseph Catholic STEM School | Waconia, MN
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Job Description:
A joyful, collaborative and creative team at St. Joseph Catholic STEM School is looking for our next Director of Advancement & Admission. The Director is a member of the senior staff and works under the direction of the principal and also with the Board of Specified Jurisdiction. The Director is responsible for the oversight of both student enrollment and development efforts for the school. Student enrollment includes enrollment management oversight, student recruitment, financial aid and re-enrollment/retention efforts. The Director oversees the administration of the admission, financial aid and advancement budgets; all admission and fundraising processes and records; all admission and advancement events and constituent volunteer efforts; and all recruitment, retention, enrollment and matriculation efforts, up to welcoming new families to school in September. In addition, the Director directs development efforts, communications and constituent/public relations programs for the school. The Director of Advancement & Admission is attentive to the school’s public presence in all its manifestations and is responsible for the school’s website. These activities create a climate for enrollment and development viability that supports the mission and sustainability of the school.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Enrollment Management

1. Works with the Enrollment and Communications director to coordinate the external and internal marketing efforts and initiatives that attract and retain students in sufficient numbers to support the programs of the school.
2. Advises the Principal on strategic retention. This includes initiating an early re-registration process, creating/enhancing a culture of community through school activities and ensuring that the entire community (parents, faculty, staff, etc.) understands its role in the retention of current students.
3. Together with the Enrollment and Marketing Director and Enrollment Committee, develops and implements strategic marketing ideas. Formulates annual Admission and Enrollment Action Plans with goals and objectives based on data related to admission and enrollment. Presents statistical trend information and enrollment projections to senior staff, Board of Specified Jurisdiction and faculty.
4. Attends Board of Specified Jurisdiction meetings when appropriate and is involved in strategic planning and keeping the board fully apprised of the school’s admission, financial aid and marketing endeavors.
5. Oversees all on-campus visitation programs including Open Houses, interviews and accepted student programs.
6. Oversees the management of all admission publications and admission process communications, including work on the production of the school’s viewbook.
7. Oversees the overall relationships of the Enrollment and Development chairs on the Board of Specified Jurisdiction – Healeyedfoundation.org.
8. Builds, maintains and encourages relationships with feeder parishes, preschools and other neighboring schools and communities and identifies new opportunities for outreach.
9. Is an integral member of the school senior leadership team, school community and participates fully in daily community life of the school.

B. Development

1. Plans, manages and implements all development initiatives (revenue-based) and friend raising (relationship-based) initiatives, i.e. alumni engagement.
2. Plans, manages and implements annual giving, major gifts and events. This includes but is not limited to prospect identification and research, cultivation, solicitation, gift processing, acknowledgments and stewardship. This will include maintaining a donor portfolio, securing face-to-face visits and event creation and management of prospects and donors.
3. Educates and engages key volunteers (i.e. Development Chair) in implementing and achieving mission-based development initiatives.
4. Works to create and support a culture of philanthropy within the school.
5. Creates and/or oversees database and data management for reports and analysis as they relate to development. Updates and maintains the alumni and past parent databases.
6. Develops processes and procedures for advancement operations.

C. Governance

1. Promotes understanding and support of the school’s vision, mission statements and objectives.
2. Serves as the staff liaison for the enrollment and development committees of the board to help inform and educate on trends and projections.
3. Aids in setting school priorities to meet annual board goals.
4. Reports on progress of goals and objectives.

D. Communications

1. Sets and maintains professional writing and design standards for school communications. Serves as brand ambassador of the school. This includes, but is not limited to:

• • Website and digital marketing creative direction and production
  • Print publications including school newsletter/magazine, marketing materials, giving program brochures and direct mail pieces
  • Social media updates and communications
  • Media relations including advertising and press releases in local newspapers, local media coverage of school events.

Job Qualifications

1. Be a happy and joy-filled person who loves the Catholic Faith!
2. A top candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in Admissions or Development is required. Volunteer management and board experience a plus.
3. Have a desire to be creative in your work and an ability to passionately communicate a love for Catholic elementary education.
4. Leadership skills focused on effectively developing and accomplishing organizational goals.
5. Ability to build a team, activate meaningful initiatives, a effectively recruit and manage volunteers to support the school mission.
6. Self-starter able to navigate human challenges with confidence, clarity and conviction.
7. Superior communication skills, ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school staff, students, donors, trustees (board members), school administration, the media and alumni.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), social media and Constituent Management Software (Salesforce) is required.
9. Experience in a not-for-profit environment, parochial, independent school is preferred.
10. Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred. Master’s degree a plus.

Organizational Name: St. Joseph Catholic STEM School
Organizational City: Waconia
Position Contact Name: Bruce Richards
Position Contact Title: Principal
Position Contact Email: brichards@stjosephwaconia.org
Position Contact Phone: 952-442-3716
Benefits: Included
Experience: Preferred
Setting: Suburban

How to Apply
Joy-filled, creative and faith-filled applicants should send resume', letter of interest and 3 Letters of Recommendation to brichards@stjosephwaconia.org

Thanks for the desire to join our incredible team!