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Position: Accounts Payable Bookkeeper
Type: Full-time, Regular

JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Bookkeeper is responsible for processing payables for payments, compiling and maintaining accounts payable records and assisting with other accounting, clerical or administrative functions by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.  The Accounts Payable Bookkeeper is expected to follow all accounting policies and procedures.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties deemed appropriate may be assigned by the Assistant Controller, Senior Assistant Controller, or Controller.  The Accounts Payable Bookkeeper is responsible for:

• Opens and date stamps incoming purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and vendor statements.
• Audits all documents to ensure they are complete, including general ledger coding and signatures, matching purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and vendor statements. 
• Researches discrepancies, if any, and follows up with appropriate department contacts to resolve discrepancies in a timely and complete manner. 
• Inputs invoices into the general ledger system for recording and processing of payment.  
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains electronic and physical accounts payable document filing systems. 
• Researches and responds to all internal departmental and vendor inquiries.
• Prepares weekly A/P unposted batch report with supporting documents for review by the Assistant Controller. Makes corrections accordingly. 
• Coordinates timing of the review to ensure adequate time to prepare and mail out checks by the deadlines. 
• Prepares A/P batches and prepares checks on the 15th and last day of the month for recurring payables, i.e. utility bills, annuity payments, and monthly maintenance bills.
• Generates Aged Accounts Payable listing and compares with pending invoices. Review and follow up on all documents outstanding within a week to ensure the accounting office has not misfiled documents or overlooked procedures.
• Prepares petty cash disbursements for approval and distribution each Friday. Records disbursements in the monthly unposted journal entry batch in the general ledger system. 
• Manages petty cash including timely disbursements and replenishments.  Balance petty cash. 
• Records interdepartmental transfers per approved purchase orders received in the monthly unposted journal entry batch in the general ledger system.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
• Maintains files on purchase order green copies and department logs. Distributes purchase orders and logs per purchase order policies and resolves problems with department heads or consults with the Assistant Controller. 
• Obtains monthly postage and copier charge reports, and records journal entries to the general ledger.
• Maintains accounting functions for the Agency Fund (classes, clubs, miscellaneous MPI-affiliated organizations). 
  1. a) Processes expenditure requests and reimbursements for payment on Friday by noon or for mail pick up, whichever is earlier, following the general accounts payable process where applicable. 
  2. b) Records cash receipts in the monthly unposted cash receipts journal in the general ledger system as items are received. 
  3. c) Records student bank account withdrawals and petty cash disbursements to the monthly unposted journal entry in the general ledger system as items are received. 
  4. d)Reconciles petty cash with the petty cash worksheet. Cash must be balanced at the end of each day.
• Provides all unposted journal entries with the supporting documents for review by the Assistant Controller.
• Assists with other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned by the Controller and/or Assistant Controllers.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with maintaining and purging records as specified by the record retention policy.  Label and file records for storage.  Assist with moving toward electronic record retention.
• Assist with general office functions, including but not limited to, assisting visitors, sorting the mail, placing postage on the mail, and general office cleaning as needed for health and safety concerns.
• Assist with school functions with advance notification as needed. 
• Assisting with projects to increase efficiency and accuracy of procedures and processes related to primary areas of responsibility. 
• Assisting with other duties as assigned.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.

• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.

• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.

• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

 CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
• Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of accounts payable experience, preferably with an independent school, government agency, or other non-profit organizations.
• Detailed-oriented, ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts, procedures, and requirements to Faculty and Staff outside of the Business Office.
• Perform duties and tasks with speed and accuracy in a high volumes environment.
• Work cooperatively with others and independently as required.
• Customer service oriented.
• Have sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work.
• Ability to anticipate needs, plan work, and meet deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires High School education or GED and 3-5 years’ experience as a Full-Charge Bookkeeper, preferably with independent school, government, or large non-profit organization experiences.  Prefer an accounting/bookkeeping certificate from Business School or Community College.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Requires good written and oral communication skills.

OFFICE SKILLS
Must be extremely proficient in 10-Key, MS Word, and MS Excel with the ability to analyze, re-sort, and format spreadsheets; experience with Google Suite a plus.

REASONING ABILITY
Requires the ability to work independently with attention to detail.   Must be highly organized and efficient and able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that require frequent walking including uphill and stairs.
• The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
• Vision abilities required include close vision.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to lift office storage boxes, approximately 25 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis, must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE
Telephone, computer, iPad - frequently; 
Copier, printers and other hardware – occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor - frequently;
Outdoor, Loud Noise, Cold and Hot Temperatures – occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position: Security Officer (Swing Shift)
Type: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY
Security is the first Mid-Pacific Institute employee that the public comes into contact with for entrance onto campus and/or to seek information. Security is responsible for, but not limited to, monitoring campus entry and exit points, patrolling the premises of the school campus to detect suspicious activity, and assisting administration, faculty, staff, students, and visitors to ensure the safety of all individuals and the protection of all assets.

Security shall provide information and requests that comply with safety and other Mid-Pacific Institute policies as directed on campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• This position requires excellent communication, verbal and writing skills, professional approach and appearance, and the ability to apply good judgment in the performance of the duties.
• Patrol school premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and/or suspicious activity.
• Patrol school premises to ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against unwelcome guests who may pose a threat to the security of the campus.
• Keep a log of all visitors' vehicle license plates and the location of the visit.
• Refuse to admit persons who do not comply with entrance requirements.
• Provide information and directions to visitors.
• Write reports of any irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the locations of all departments, buildings, and access routes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operation of the camera system, fire alarm, portable radios, and other equipment as deemed necessary.
• Report outages of the camera system, power outages, or unusual circumstances that could harm the camera and computer systems to the appropriate administrator or supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of Mid-Pacific Institute's emergency response plans and respond accordingly to any emergency or unusual situation.
• Check vehicles in school parking lots for authorized parking decals. Issue parking violation warnings and tags when necessary.
• Warn and enforce persons for infractions or violations, escort violators from premises, and call appropriate authorities when necessary.
• Call emergency first responders (i.e. police, fire, ambulance) in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Maintain a log of all found property turned over to Security. Secure property in a container held at the Guard Shack. iPads must be turned over immediately to IT.  If iPads are found after hours, keep them in the guard shack until it is claimed or until IT reopens.
• Facilitate the efficient and safe flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic through professional and effective traffic control.
• When on duty, be familiar with school activities and responsibilities.
• Communicate emergency, safety, suspicious, criminal activities to the appropriate administrator or supervisor promptly.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with the use of two-way radios.
• Keep information confidential; convey information only to the appropriate personnel.
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve conflicts in dealing with visitors on campus.
• Report any unsafe equipment, structure, situation, condition, or circumstance to the appropriate administrator or supervisor.

SCHEDULE
Must be able to work weekday swing shifts and be flexible to work weekend and overnight shifts on occasion.

• • Swing shift hours: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Overnight shift hours: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.  
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• • Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
  • Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
  • Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
  • Establishing an Inclusive Environment:  A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
  • Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, text, computer and other related technology, email, public address system, or in person.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills including staff, faculty, and community/customer relations.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License and clean traffic abstract.
• Exemplary professional image and attitude.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control under stressful situations when dealing with the public, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must have a valid Hawaii guard card or be able to attend and pass the Hawaii Guard card course.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required for the position and must be obtained in the initial probationary period.
• Must clear the drug screening, physical, and fingerprint/background check requirements.
• The job requires someone with critical thinking skills who can quickly observe a situation and make the appropriate response.
• Good working knowledge of management practices so he/she can efficiently perform his/her job.
• Professionalism to handle incidents of verbal, abusive, and threatening behavior.
• Awareness of when to act on his/her initiative and when to seek appropriate advice and guidance

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A high school degree.
• Preferred prior experience as a security officer, police officer, or Military Police.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that require frequent walking including uphill, downhill, uneven terrain, slopes, stairs, and to grassy fields for fire drills.  Must be able to:
• Spend long periods standing and walking.
• Frequently stand throughout the day and at times for extended periods; sit in a normal seated position reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction throughout the day and at times for extended periods.
• Must be able to run in the event of an emergency.
• Respond and/or act quickly to urgent calls by foot/cart.
• Must be able to drive a gas or electric vehicle (golf cart type).
• Occasionally bend, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s).   Must be able to open and secure numerous doors with the use of keys, latches, and other security devices.
• See and hear within normal parameters and possess the ability to move about with little to no difficulty.  Must be able to hear and respond to portable two-way radio, telephone, and alarm or other security systems.
• Must clear the drug screening, physical, and fingerprint/background check requirements.
• Reasonable concessions will be made for persons with disabilities so that they may perform the essential functions of the position.

MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis must frequently problem solve, make timely and proper emergency decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, resolve conflicts, write, plan, and clearly communicate.  

EQUIPMENT USE

• Telephone, fire alarm panels, camera surveillance systems, computers, printers, two-way radio,
• golf cart or another vehicle, well versed with computers, and operating different systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outdoor- frequently
• Loud noise- occasionally
• Wet, cold and hot temperatures- frequently
• Long periods of standing and walking- frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position: Visual Arts Studio Assistant
Type: Part-time

JOB SUMMARY
In this role, the Visual Arts Studio Assistant supports the visual and digital arts education for 6- 12 programs at Mid-Pacific. This dynamic position allows an individual to engage in many art forms while supporting the growth and development of young artists. The assistant works with the visual arts faculty on a variety of classroom administration tasks, studio management needs, and art gallery exhibitions. Workspaces primarily include the ceramics classroom and the gallery, yet the 2D/3D Middle School and High School classrooms, the digital photography lab, and the digital arts classes in the technology center will need on-call assistance. The assistant can conduct work for up to 15 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES include: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Primarily responsible for supporting and maintaining the ceramics studio and must be available to maintain other studios as needed.
• Responsibilities in the ceramic studio include mixing clay, making and screening glazes, loading the kilns, and grinding shelves or applying kiln washes to shelves. General ceramics assistance includes helping with storing, lifting, and organizing raw materials (typical weight is 50 lbs.).
• Manage the gallery by assisting with the installation of artwork, scheduling the use of the space, attending gallery events, assisting with social media posts, creating promotional materials, or preparing refreshments for visitors. Occasionally, the assistant cleans, organizes, or makes basic repairs of walls or equipment between exhibits.
• Perform basic administration tasks, including but not limited to assisting with activity proposals, submitting maintenance requests, making copies and printing, and maintaining communications with support staff.
• The assistant is expected to meet periodically with members of the faculty to plan upcoming projects and timelines.
• The assistant must have strong, clear, and professional communication skills, tending to email and written correspondence in a timely manner.
• Depending on the individual's interest, opportunities for mentorship and to engage directly with students, gaining experience in a classroom, can be made available.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
• Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience maintaining ceramics studio preferred. Background in ceramics, including experience maintaining kilns and clay.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The employee on a daily basis is required to frequently, unless otherwise noted walk to and from classrooms or buildings within five minutes; Mixing clay, making and screening glazes, loading the kilns, and grinding shelves or applying kiln washes to shelves. General ceramics assistance includes helping with storing, lifting, and organizing raw materials (typical weight is 50 lbs); arrange student desks, furniture in classroom as needed; stand and sit throughout the day for instruction and supervision of students; walk around the classroom, from classroom to copier room (frequently), library (occasionally), fields for fire drills (occasionally), to supervise students (daily). Some climbing of stairs (daily); walking up a slight hill (daily).

MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis, employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise students/classroom management, interpret data, grade, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE
Telephone - occasionally, Copier - occasionally, Computer - frequently, Projector - occasionally, Kiln - frequently, Pug Mill - frequently, Clay Mixer - occasionally, Various other hardware tools (ex: hand drill, hammer) - occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor - occasionally, Outdoor - frequently, Loud Noise - occasionally, Cold Temperatures - occasionally, Hot Temperatures - occasionally

Please be aware that this role involves exposure to clay dust, which can be a respiratory irritant. As a precautionary measure, the use of a respirator is required when conducting specific tasks, such as clay mixing. The studio is committed to providing the necessary safety equipment and training to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position: Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement
Type: Full-time, Regular

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement is a dynamic leader, responsible for envisioning, executing, and growing a comprehensive, layered, and multi-faceted engagement program that effectively enhances relationships with the School’s alumni and facilitates a culture of connection and investment.  The Director collaborates with all teams within Institutional Advancement (IA) and departments across campus (Divisions, Admissions/Enrollment Management, Facilities, etc.) to promote and support lifelong and meaningful engagement for our alumni through volunteer involvement, strategic events, effective communications, and giving back to Mid-Pacific.

The alumni community currently consists of approximately 12,000 alumni; establishing alumni chapters across the state, continent and internationally is a current aspiration. 

The Director will also supervise MPIAA (Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association) and NOP (Na ‘Ohana Pueo).

The position of Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement is a senior member of Mid-Pacific’s Institutional Advancement office and oversees all aspects of the IA’s alumni engagement and supports NOP (10-15% of position) efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Embraces the mission of and strategic priorities of Mid-Pacific Institute
• Upholds and models the IA’s mission and operating principles
  • Mission: IA is dedicated to building lifelong engagement and building a culture of philanthropy to ensure financial sustainability for Mid-Pacific
• Envisions and promotes the strategic direction and operation for alumni programs, procedures, and policies that support the advancement of the School’s and IA’s priorities in collaboration with colleagues within the IA, the President’s Office, and throughout the divisions
• Leads and inspires MPIAA to achieve annual goals and foster the associations growth and development
• Works closely with all IA departments to help ensure units are working collaboratively to provide for a seamless experience for constituents and serves as an active member of the IA Leadership Team
• Oversees and guides the MPIAA, its associated subcommittees, councils and affinity groups, and all related activities, ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and the IA, academic, and administrative leadership.
• Drives strategic priorities forward that align with and support the School’s mission, while strengthening the bond and investment of Mid-Pacific’s alumni community
• Develops strategy and framework to benchmark and effectively measure the success of and identify opportunities for alumni engagement efforts; adapts programs to leverage strengths, close gaps, and to meet annual and long-term goals
• Establishes, builds, and extends relationships with a wide variety of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally with attention to assisting in the cultivation of a strong philanthropic culture among all
• Provides vision for and leads a robust Reunions program, in collaboration and partnership with both the annual giving and leadership giving teams, to ensure a powerful experience that includes connection, education, and increased financial support for Mid-Pacific; routinely assists in identifying and qualifying alumni prospects for gifts in support of their Reunion efforts
• Partners closely with the Marketing & Strategic Communications team to celebrate the unique voices, accomplishments, and aspirations of the Mid-Pacific community, enhancing pride in the institution with focus on alumni and student stories
• Facilitates pathways for student/alumni interaction, highlighting the benefits of the Mid-Pacific’s alumni network through mentoring, networking, and presenter opportunities
• Supports parent engagement and parent volunteer efforts for Mid-Pacific Fund and Na ‘Ohana Pueo to build community and philanthropic support
• Partners with the Admissions/Enrollment Management team to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process
• Effectively communicates with both IA and volunteer leadership (including the Board of Trustees, MPIAA and associated councils, NOP, and Development Committee) regarding strategies and progress
• Develops, oversees, and balances the budget for Alumni Engagement, Reunions, and Special Events
• Cultivates a professional network of colleagues at other institutions to serve as a resource for new ideas and stays abreast of alumni/parent relations best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies
• Contributes to the overall success of the Institutional Advancement office by working on special projects and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond
• Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment:  A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressive experience in non-profit or educational fundraising, preferably with experience in alumni and/or community relations and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and effectively develop and grow a dedicated group of volunteers
• Employs a constituent-centric and growth mindset that informs daily and strategic decisions
• Experience establishing and measuring against performance metrics for engagement, monitoring retention and growth
• Team player with a positive attitude and proactive approach
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing medium to large events
• Demonstrated ability to both independently and collaboratively build productive and meaningful relationships on behalf of institutions
• Experience leading and engaging all stakeholders - leadership, trustees, colleagues, faculty, parents, students, alumni, partners, and volunteers
• A disciplined, results-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment
• Well-developed strategic, critical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgment
• Interest and competence to interact with a diversity of accomplished individuals
• Excellent project management skills - ability to take lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes
• Strong attention to detail and able to develop, implement, and analyze strategies with minimal oversight
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to effectively communicate the School’s vision and case for support for priorities
• Active engagement in professional development and current on best practices
• Commitment to the School’s mission and willing to serve as an ambassador for the School both internally and externally
• Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel is also occasionally required
• High degree of competency with Google Suite, project management software, and CRM databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge)
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with a Mac environment preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs.  The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.  The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Requires close vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS
On a daily basis must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE
Telephone, computer - frequently; 
Copier, printers and other hardware – occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor - frequently; 
Outdoor, Loud Noise, Cold and Hot Temperatures – occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.