| Full-time, 12 months, Non-Exempt (hourly) Sandy Spring Friends School seeks candidates for the position of Advancement Assistant. This full-time position supports the advancement goals of the School by providing administrative, database, and event support to the advancement team. SSFS is eager to consider candidates from underrepresented groups; those who value the importance of diversity; and a willingness to share, teach, and appreciate differing points of view. Note: In order to objectively gauge technology and writing competencies, candidates will be asked to complete a skills assessment during the interview process. When deciding to apply, please be mindful of these requirements. Responsibilities include: - Supporting the members of the Advancement Office, as well as Parents Association leadership.
- Entering gifts and processing acknowledgements.
- Managing the advancement database: maintaining data integrity, updating records, running reports and queries, and working closely with Technology staff and the Director of Advancement to complete the transition to a new database (Veracross) in FY21.
- Maintaining the Advancement Office expenses and budget records.
- Supporting events such as the Auction, Alumni Weekend, Grandfriends Day, and other special activities.
- Researching and ordering office supplies and materials.
- Performing general clerical duties, including but not limited to photocopying, mailing, scanning, proofreading, phone coverage, and filing (hard copy and digital).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years related work experience, preferably in an independent school or other non-profit setting. He/she will be an elegant writer, meticulously organized and attentive to details, comfortable juggling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines, and able to work independently.
- Knowledge of Veracross and Adobe Creative Suite is helpful.
- Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or other relevant experience, a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word), and a demonstrated facility with mail merges.
Physical Requirements: Daily desk work including extensive amounts of computer and phone time; ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines, mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement; bending and squatting to access files; lifting/carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds; and the ability to rearrange furniture for events is also required. Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population with 42% of students self-identifying as people of color and 89 international students representing 16 different countries. We actively seek faculty representative of our students’ diversity. Click to learn more about diversity at Sandy Spring Friends School. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends. Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs. Interested applicants should include a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and contact information for three professional references by selecting the link. https://ssfs.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/710b789e-6596-24f7-64e5-77917b283b6a/apply?source=1298905-CS-11390 |
