Ursuline Academy seeks a skilled, experienced, and organized professional for the position of Director of Marketing & Communications. This is a full-time, exempt position, beginning June 2022.  

Reporting to the Chief Enrollment Officer, the Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for creating, implementing, and supervising an effective communications program that advances the mission of Ursuline Academy.  The Director of Marketing & Communications has  primary responsibility for the marketing and public relations efforts to promote the school across multi-media platforms and to all constituent groups.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with senior leadership to define the positioning of Ursuline Academy and the key messages to support admissions, advancement, and schoolhouse efforts.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging as well as a high level of quality reflected in all communications: digital, social media, and print. 
• Function as webmaster for UrsulineAcademy.net.
• Communicate the achievements and accomplishments of Ursuline students and the Academy to internal constituents as well as to the general public through press releases, newsletters, and/or social media.
• Supervise Digital Communications staff in developing content for the school’s social media channels and maintaining constant updates.
• Partner with the Enrollment Management Team and external media partner(s) to create an admissions marketing plan, including a comprehensive digital media campaign and the execution of select print materials or video features. 
• Partner with the Advancement Team to support annual fund,  events, and focused efforts to promote alumnae engagement.
• Produce two annual advancement publications: Serviam Magazine and the Annual Report.
• Assist with other duties in support of enrollment and advancement goals as needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or related field required from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of marketing, public relations or digital media experience, preferably in an independent school or higher education setting required.
• Knowledge of best practices for marketing, website, and social media campaigns. 
• Knowledge of Finalsite or other website platforms is a plus.
• Strong organization, written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check. 

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TO APPLY
If interested, please email a cover letter including examples of prior success in a similar environment, resume, and list of references to Mrs. Catherine Solomon, Chief Enrollment Officer, at csolomon@ursulineacademy.net.   

Ursuline Academy seeks a skilled, experienced, and organized professional for the role of Director of Alumnae Relations. This is a full-time, exempt position, beginning July 2022. 

The Director of Alumnae Relations reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for overall leadership and direction of Ursuline Academy’s alumnae engagement program.  S/he will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to create and implement a comprehensive alumnae engagement program, a vital component of the Academy’s advancement effort. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and conduct all alumnae-related activities, events, and outreach programs to sustain, renew, and strengthen alumnae connections with each other and the Academy;
• Develop annual strategies with goals, metrics, and timelines to increase alumnae engagement and participation in annual giving;
• Plan and implement annual reunion programming;
• Evaluate class agent program, make recommendations for improvement, and implement necessary changes to strengthen the program;
• Establish regional alumnae chapters in strategic locations;
• Plan, prepare, and implement cultivation/recruitment/solicitation plans for alumnae prospects;
• Manage an alumnae prospect portfolio;
• Work with Chief Advancement Officer and/or other advancement staff to create and implement a reunion giving program;
• Create programs to connect current students with Ursuline alumnae and development career networking opportunities for students with alumnae;
• Assist Marketing/Communications team with alumnae publications, stories, and digital content;
• Utilize social media to engage alumnae;
• Travel as necessary to fulfill duties of the position;
• Assist with other Advancement-related events and other duties as needed.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
• 3-5 years of experience in alumni/alumnae relations and or advancement setting;
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and practices;
• Experience in an independent school or higher education setting is a plus;
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and NXT is a plus;
• All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check.

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REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational, listening, and communication skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and practices;
• Willingness to learn and embrace the use of Raiser’s Edge;
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously and with a sense of humor;
• Attention to detail, attitude of customer service, and ability to meet deadlines;
• Flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibilities; 
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends for events.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ursuline Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any basis protected by applicable state and federal law. 

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If interested, please email a cover letter including examples of prior success in a similar environment, a resume, and a list of references to: Joe Ziska, Chief Advancement Officer, jziska@ursulineacademy.net

Ursuline Academy seeks a skilled, experienced, and organized professional for the role of Admissions and Advancement Coordinator.

This unique position provides administrative support to both the Admissions and Advancement departments and as such, offers a dynamic and varied set of responsibilities. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer.

As a member of both teams, this position will work collaboratively with school administrators and volunteers. The individual will be able to prioritize among multiple demands and deadlines, will have meticulous attention to detail, and will have a collaborative spirit, strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be willing to learn and grow to fully support the mission of the school.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Advancement Functions

• Donor gift processing and acknowledgments, which includes data entry, letter writing, and mailings;
• Event support, which includes (but is not limited to): email communications, registration tracking, supply / catering orders, invitation/name tag creation; assistance with event set-up and tear-down, etc.,
• Constituent communications which includes the creation and sending of email and written content when needed, such as save the dates, invites, event reminders; 
• Assistance with creation and editing of materials production (magazines, newsletters, etc.);
• Form creation, which includes web forms/google forms for registration, giving, and information gathering;
• Updates to relevant web pages as needed;
• General office support, which may include ordering of office supplies, meeting food and materials; mailing preparation, collaborative projects with other departments, etc.
• Assist with other Advancement-related responsibilities as needed.

Admissions and Communication Functions

• Communications and materials support, to include (but is not limited to) creating email templates and sending emails on behalf of the Chief Enrollment Officer to prospects, applicants or admitted students;
• Event promotion, planning and set-up for all admissions events,  which includes visit days, Open House, accepted students/family receptions, welcome events, orientation, etc.;
• Preparation and printing of materials as needed;
• Recruitment and coordination of parent ambassadors program;
• Assist in the processing of application records, including uploads, downloads and reporting;
• Participation (as needed) in the application evaluation process;
• Updates to website and content creation for website;
• Assist with other Admissions or Communications-related responsibilities as needed.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
• Experience in an administrative support role;
• Experience in an independent school or higher education setting is a plus;
• Experience and a comfort level with Google software applications and databases;
• All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends;

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REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational, listening, and communication skills;
• Willingness to learn;
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously and with a sense of humor;
• Attention to detail, keen proofreading skills, attitude of customer service, and ability to meet deadlines;
• Flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibilities; 
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If interested, please email a cover letter including examples of prior success in a similar environment, a resume, and a list of references to: Joe Ziska, Chief Advancement Officer, jziska@ursulineacademy.net

We are seeking applications for qualified substitute teachers to support classroom needs on an on-call basis. This role will be utilized for absences that are planned, as well as late notification. We offer a competitive per-diem wage for this position.  

• Be on-call for days 7:00- 2:45 based on the daily availability of the coverage teacher.
• Be willing to work at all grade levels and subject areas.
• Be flexible and attentive to a variety of needs of students and faculty.
• Execute lessons in grades 7 -12 during our 8:00-2:45 school day
• Ensure a productive and safe learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and leaders
• Uphold and support all school policies and procedures 

Roles & Responsibilities

• This position is a per-diem, on-call position
• The successful candidate will have experience teaching, and have effective and respectful class management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with students in grades 7-12

Application Information

Please email your resume, cover letter, leadership philosophy, and names and contact information of three professional references to rmacleod@ursulineacademy.net