Advancement Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Woodlynde School is seeking a highly organized Advancement Coordinator to join and support the daily functions of the school’s integrated advancement team. The role will report to the Chief Advancement Officer and primarily support enrollment and fundraising initiatives in day-to-day operations. Support for event coordination and the parents' association will also be a part of the role. The ideal candidate will excel in multitasking while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor. This is a non-exempt, 12-month position. The start date will be February 3, 2025.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• Welcoming presence for applicants, current families, and guests
• Experience in administrative support, preferably in an educational setting
• Exhibit excellent verbal, visual, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and ensure quality work
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and display sound judgment
• Event coordination experience preferred
• Competency in Microsoft Office required; experience in Blackbaud and Finalsite preferred
• BS/BA degree preferred

TO APPLY:

Woodlynde School encourages applications from candidates who appreciate, understand, and respect our mission.

Interested candidates should submit the following electronic documents as a single PDF to Pam Lasco, lascop@woodlynde.org.

• In the cover letter indicate why they are particularly interested in and qualified for this position
• Current Resume
• Three professional references including e-mail, phone number, and a description of the professional relationship (references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission).

ABOUT WOODLYNDE SCHOOL

Woodlynde School welcomes and serves students who learn differently and empowers them to become strategic thinkers and self-advocates in a challenging and supportive college preparatory environment. An independent, coeducational school for students in kindergarten through grade 12, Woodlynde School is located in suburban Philadelphia. Founded in 1976, the school is nationally recognized for its expertise in serving students with language- or math-based learning differences, executive function challenges, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, or a need for a small classroom environment.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Woodlynde School is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in order that its students and employees achieve their full potential.

We believe that everyone’s unique life experience and background adds valuable perspective to our community and that our community is stronger because of the differences represented by our students, colleagues, and families. We embrace community members of different backgrounds and do not discriminate against employees or students on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person