What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advancement Associate position at Silicon Valley International School?
Position Overview
The Advancement Associate will provide administrative support to the Chief Donor Advisor and the Advancement Office, with an emphasis on Alumni Relations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administrative:
- Assist in the coordination of the CDA’s schedule
- Assist in the preparation of meeting materials, sending calendar invites
- Prepare minutes from Committee meetings
- Provide day-to-day support by drafting emails and letters, scheduling lunches
- Managing school-wide announcements, pushpages, and other communication utilizing the school’s website (INTLnet)
- Managing New Donor Interface
- Support the Chief Donor Advisor in the Capital Campaign, to prepare material, and some donor research
- Other duties as assigned
- Capital Campaign
- Prepare written communication for alumni and potential donors
- Coordinate with event manager for specific alumni and capital campaign events
- Alumni Relations
- Act as primary alumni contact and respond to all inquiries/requests from alumni and alumni families
- Populate information/content/photos on social media and websites
- Engage with current students to familiarize and promote alumni program
- Work with Chief Donor Advisor to produce alumni content for email blasts, e-newsletter, blogs, and print newsletters
- Keep detailed, meticulous records of alumni contacts, attendance at events, volunteering, and news about their life and accomplishments
- Search/find contact information for “lost” alumni
- Record and promote alumni activities and accomplishments both internally and externally
Position Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, cultural studies, liberal arts, etc., or equivalent work or life experience.
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English.
- Can effectively work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to adapt to changing priorities, tools, and demands.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Can work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and accurately.
- Strong typing skills preferred.
- Some local travel, reliable vehicle necessary, along with valid California Driver's License
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Occasional evening/weekend work required
- Ability to work overtime
This is a permanent, non-exempt position with full benefits and generous PTO. Salary is based on skill set and years of experience; the salary range is $65,000.00 to $85,000.00.
Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline and termination.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to advancementjobs@svintl.org
A cover letter with a resume is REQUIRED. If unable to include a cover letter on job board website, you will need to email both your cover letter and resume to the address above.
No phone calls, please.
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