Assistant Director

## Description
**ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT –
SPECIAL EVENTS & ALUMNI RELATIONS**

FULL-TIME

ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC

• Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien,
• Washington. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of
• learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.

JOB SUMMARY

• The Assistant Director for Institutional Advancement will ensure continued financial
• support for Kennedy Catholic by providing direct oversight for advancement events and
• operations, including fostering relationships with key donors and friends of the
• organization. This position is responsible for the management of all events that support
• donor development and fundraising efforts. This is a full-time position reporting to the
• Director for Institutional Advancement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Event Leadership, Management, & Support (70%)

• Organize and manage small and large-scale fundraising events, along with the

• Director for Institutional Advancement, including annual KATCH Auction and Gala,
• Alumni Lancer Golf Tournament and host smaller events and forums throughout the
• year

• Manage events with proficiency in all aspects of event planning and execution,

• including logistics coordination, timeline management, preparation and distribution
• of printed materials, venue coordination, collaboration with vendors such as
• caterers, graphic designers, photographers, and entertainment, as well as hands-on
• supervision during the event

• Support fundraising efforts by coordinating with event honorees, gala chairs, and

• committee members to manage prospect outreach, track donation progress, and
• ensure timely follow-up

• Prepare solicitation mailings, emails, and other donor communications
• Communicate with donors via phone, email and attend occasional meetings

concerning events

• Educate donors and prospects through fundraising events, marketing materials,

branding initiatives, and social media campaigns

• Support social media outreach and management, including taking photos of campus

events

• Think strategically by recommending and implementing new strategies, programs,

and initiatives

• KATCH Auction & Gala Management

• o Oversee auction item entry and platform management (Greater Giving)
• including donor item tracking, online bidding, live auction logistics, and postevent reconciliation
• o Recruit and manage “night-of” volunteers and serve as the primary point of
• contact for Greater Giving vendors and some event partners
• o Play a central role in guest experience, donor engagement, and maximizing
• fundraising outcomes through compelling event strategy

• Manage events assigned to the Office for Institutional Advancement

• o Oktoberfest Pub Crawl
• o Grandparents Day
• o Lancer Golf Classic
• o Little Lancer Trick or Treat
• o Little Lancer Egg Hunt
• o Create auction baskets for feeder school auctions
• o Scholarship Ceremony & Reception
• o Other events as directed

• Support other school events, such as:

• o Open Houses
• o Cultural Events
• o Masses
• o Graduation
• o Career Day
• o Parent Welcome Nights (Curriculum Night)
• o Other events as directed
• Alumni Relations (20%)

• Alumni Board & Alumni Events
• Alumni Reunion Coordination

Volunteer Engagement & Management (10%)

• Recruit, train, and lead a vibrant team of parent and community volunteers for

events and development-related initiatives

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges,

• market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and
• certifications. Salary is dependent upon experience, certification, and education.
• This position is a year-round, full-time hourly position with a salary range of
• $70,000-$85,000 based upon 2,080 hours.

• A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including two medical plan options,

• dental, vision, life, and accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension,
• 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays

• In-building child/dependent tuition support
• Opportunities to participate/assist with a wide array of co-curricular programs,

• including athletics, arts, campus ministry, and other clubs and activities for
• additional modest stipends

• For staff members and teachers in the first five years of their careers, we offer the

• opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on
• availability

TO APPLY

• Visit the Office of Catholic Schools website at:

• <https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1> An
• application must be completed on this site prior to hire

• Email cover letter and resume to <[email hidden]>
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Target

• start date is April 15, 2026 subject to shifting earlier depending upon availability of
• the candidate.

• Any offer of employment is conditional upon required background check and

completion of required trainin
## Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of marketing, sales, or event planning
• Strong competency in CRM software platforms and/or donor database management,

Little Green Light preferred

• Experience working in the non-profit sector, preferably advancement and

educational, religious institutions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, impeccable follow-up skills,

and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Flexible, responsible, and resourceful, with strong time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all school constituencies
• Ability to generate, share and follow through on ideas to promote Kennedy Catholic
• Ability to work professionally with high level benefactors, alumni, and board

members

• Timely email and calendar management, including responding to all meeting

invitations and independently resolving scheduling conflicts

• Efficiently support the goals of the school in a variety of unanticipated ways
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and constituencies from across the school

community

• Enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter with interest in managing multiple projects

• simultaneously, and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities to meet
• deadlines

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Contribute positively to the overall morale of those within the institution
• Proficiency in data management systems and strong working knowledge of all

• Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Mail, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed

• Passionate about the mission and vision of the school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to work in standard office and school conditions and must be able to move

• throughout the office and school buildings with movement including, but not limited
• to, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, climb and descend stairs on a daily basis

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an office desk or within

assigned areas at school

• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding,

writing and reading

• Must be able to operate equipment necessary for the position such as, but not

limited to, a computer, office equipment such as copier, scanner, phone, printer, etc.

• Be able to read a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move or carry a variety of items including tables, chairs, boxes and

• equipment – using proper lifting and carrying techniques – or use equipment (carts,
• dollies, straps, etc.) to assist in the movement of items

• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including some evenings and weekend
• Must have the ability to travel as necessary

*Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.*

*Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.*