Advancement Associate at Woodland School

About the Employer

OVERVIEW OF WOODLAND SCHOOL Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 310 students in early childhood through eighth grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes that average from 14-18 per class. Woodland School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our students’ sense of wonder is the foundation of learning at Woodland School. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learning experiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections. Students explore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in the world. Woodland School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school – stewardship, integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. Our teachers apply best practices through collaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continued professional development. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports our faculty by connecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educational technology, and student assessment. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Development, the Advancement Associate is a full-time hourly position that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the development, admission, and communication departments at the school. This includes the Annual Fund, Gala and Auction, admission, alumni relations, and communications. Woodland School functions in a competitive environment, requiring our Advancement team to maintain a highly visible profile and responsive, client-centered communications. The Advancement Associate is an initial contact for many families inquiring about the School and plays a significant role in shaping the impressions and ongoing experience of families in both the admission and development processes. Working closely with the Advancement team, this individual provides day-to-day support interacting with a variety of constituents, including parents, students, faculty and staff, volunteers, prospective families, other schools, referring organizations, and outside vendors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare a wide range of correspondence, including standard and customized follow-up responses to email communication and inquiries. Manage and oversee the development and admission databases by regularly updating the records and ensuring integrity of the data.. Support all aspects of the Annual Fund process, including creating solicitations, tracking donations, sending acknowledgement letters, and interfacing with parent ambassadors. Set up and maintain applicant files and follow up with applicant families about missing documents. Assist in the creation and production of marketing materials and social media content as needed. Assist with donor research, donor profiles, and donor cultivation efforts. Click link below for full list job description and to apply.

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