Advancement Services Associate

About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. 

Position Summary:
The Advancement Services Associate will report to the Director of Advancement Services and Data Management in all database and gift entry processes to support the initiatives of the Advancement program. This is an in-person position that may have contact with other campus administrators as well as parents, alumni, grandparents, and parents of alumni. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• On a daily basis, 
  • input and process all gifts and other transactions with special care given to the confidentiality and security of all information
  • record and scan all supporting documentation
  • generate receipts for gifts as appropriate
  • prepare transaction reports for the Business Office
• Create, update, and maintain constituent records for alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, students, faculty, and staff, including updates to contact information, constituency, and biographical, educational, and professional details
• Update student and alumni records with athletic participation, performances, awards, and college information
• Provide support for advancement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Advancement Services and Data Management, which may include compiling appropriate invitation lists, managing event responses, creating and printing name tags, and printing fundraising materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement Services and Data Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of related work experience, preferably in a non-profit or independent school setting
• Excellent data entry skills
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite platforms.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Professionalism, discretion with sensitive information, and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Possess problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the school
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for Saint Andrew’s mission and community

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure employees can succeed in their roles.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, printer, keyboard, and mouse. Light to moderate lifting will be required, up to 15 pounds.

The work environment that an employee may encounter while performing the duties of this position are:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).
• Lightning alarm sounds and fire drills. 
• Ability to work in a confined space.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Ability to meet with other employees in a classroom, office, or conference room environment.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.