Blair Academy’s Office of Advancement has an opening for a twelve-month, full time Advancement Associate. This 12- month position will provide administrative and clerical support to the Associate Director of Advancement and other team members within the Advancement Office. The successful candidate must be highly organized, have superb communication skills and have the ability to multitask. This position reports to the Associate Director of Advancement.
Duties & Responsibilities: (This description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions.)
● Answer and direct incoming phone calls
● File, scan, collate, mail, fax and deliver documents and correspondence
● Run queries and exports
● Prepare newsletters, programs, invitations, nametags, postcards, memo’s for both internal and external distribution
● Assist in the coordination of alumni and parent events such as Parents’ Weekend, Grandparents’ Day, Alumni Weekend and Blair Today
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree preferred and two years of experience, or equivalent
● Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
● Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
● Discretion and confidentiality a must
● Experience with and working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus
● Ability to work some evenings and weekends
● Ability to work as part of a professional team to advance the mission of the School
School Setting: Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey where 450 students pursue a superior college preparatory education amid a caring, vibrant community. Strong faculty-student relationships lead to exceptional learning and empower students to become persons of great accomplishment and character.
How to apply: Resume, cover letter and salary requirement should be forwarded to Human Resources, Blair Academy, PO Box 600, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or, by email to HR@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please. E.O.E.
