Development Associate - Austin, United States - Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools
Description
**San Juan Diego Catholic School- Austin, TX**
Ministerial Character _Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities._ - Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church._
Job Summary
The Development Associate fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the development efforts of the school in fundraising, marketing, event planning, grant writing, communication, alumni affairs and public relations.
Essential Duties
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Assist in the overall development program in keeping with school needs, the Strategic Plan, and budget objectives
- Collaborates effectively with the principal, development director, school associations, committee chairs, and volunteers
- Ensures effective work practices in financial accounting and reconciliation, database management, gift recording, donor acknowledgment, and stewardship
- Maintain records on current and prospective donors
- Coordinates the annual appeal with the development director and principal
- Donor research, acquisition, stewardship, and retention
- Alumni event and database coordinator
- Coordinate donor events
- Procures sponsorships for the school
- Ensures that practices are in compliance with school, Diocesan, city, county, and state regulations
- Communicates effectively with the faculty and staff and keeps them informed of upcoming development activities
- Meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration.
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment.
- Conferences with others upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner.
- Serves as a member of committees as requested
- Attends and participates as needed in faculty meetings as well as professional and community organizations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge of a broad range of development activities
- Knowledge of development software
- Able to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
- Able to work well with others in the school community
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
Minimum Qualifications
- Education:_
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience:_
- Development or related field preferred
- Certifications and Training:_
- Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
Mental / Physical Tasks:
(Place "E" next to Essential Tasks)
Talking
Using office equipment, stapler, telephone, etc.
Listening
Using personal computer
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Bending
Grasping/holding
Pushing/pulling
Lifting/carrying
Reading & comprehending
Moving heavy equipment
Seeing
Driving
Other:
Working Conditions
- Required to work some nights and weekends
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to work a full school day
- Required to work in standard school and office conditions
Employee Certification
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.
Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.
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