COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
Saddle River Day School seeks a Communication Associate to manage all aspects of school communications. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communication and organizational skills as well as excellent people skills and will serve as a key member of the administrative team.
A comprehensive position description includes:
* Writes and edits copy for the school's publications.
* Along with the Headmaster, Directors of Development and Admissions, helps to design and implement an aggressive marketing and public relations program.
* Prepares news releases for publication in local community publications.
* Maintains and updates content on the school's website.
* Creates brochures, invitations and other materials for school events.
* Works with printers and vendors and maintains a database of vendors for the school.
* Photographs events at school for use on website and in publications and maintains photo archives.
* Serves as the school's editorial consultant to maintain a common voice and common look in all publications and materials.
* Member of the administrative team, marketing and development committees.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing samples and a list of references to:
Michael Eanes, Headmaster
Saddle River Day School
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Fax: 201-327-6161
Email: gtuccio@saddleriverday.org
Website: www.saddleriverday.org
(Posted: 09/04/08)

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND PARENT RELATIONS
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement
Responsibilities:
* Serve as Advancement Team liaison to the Newark Academy Parents Association
* Plan and execute a comprehensive program of annual giving, including mail, phone, personal solicitations and special events
* Write all annual fund mail solicitation materials
* Establish goals for each segment of annual giving program
* Increase the number of annual donors and dollars raised from the Annual Giving program
* Upgrade gift amounts from existing donors
* Provide comprehensive reporting and analysis for all annual giving efforts (segmented by alumni, parents, others), including ROI on each annual fund tactic
* Work collaboratively with Advancement team in managing the donor database and gift accounting
* Work directly with the Board of Trustees Annual Fund Committee to ensure that all trustees are personally solicited
* Recruit current parents in each grade as Annual Fund Class agents
* Works in conjunction with the entire Newark Academy Advancement team to communicate and coordinate activities/events with the NA Alumni Association Board of Governors and the Newark Academy Parents Association
* Personally cultivate and solicit a portfolio of annual fund donors of $1,000 and greater

Requirements:
* 2-4 years experience in Annual Giving setting preferably in an independent school, college, university or health care system
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in use of Raiser’s Edge fundraising software
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
* Team-oriented
* Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
* Goal-oriented and outcomes focused

Submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Grider, Director of Institutional Advancement (lgrider@newarka.edu)
(Posted: 08/26/08)

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE/WRITER
The Pingry School, an independent K-12 day school located in Martinsville, NJ, seeks a full-time Communications Associate/Writer to assist in implementing an integrated communications program.  Specifically, this position will help promote the school’s public relation and publications efforts. Daily responsibilities include: researching, writing, editing and proof reading all press releases and collateral materials, and managing the department budget and expenses.

A minimum of two years of direct writing experience is required. We seek detail oriented individuals with exceptional writing creativity and computer skills, and ability to work well under pressure to all meet department deadlines. Additionally, this position requires strong interpersonal skills and internal communications expertise. Previous independent school or university experience is a plus, but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience; bachelor’s degree is required.

Mail, email or fax letter of introduction and resume to: Mark Sullivan, Director of Strategic Communications, The Pingry School, PO Box 366, Martinsville, NJ 08836. Email: msullivan@pingry.org, fax: 908-647-5035. No phone calls please.
(Posted: 08/18/08)

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in the area of recruitment and retention in a private school, preferably Jewish Day School

Reports To:
Executive Director

Job Summary Or Function:
Director of Admissions is responsible for the recruitment and retention of all students- grade levels Pre-K to 8. He/she will maintain records of recruitment and retention, follow-up procedures and a final analysis of the following year’s enrollment. He/she will work with the finance office in managing the contracts/re-enrollment process.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Must have the ability to communicate the mission of the school to families of prospective students and other groups and institutions.
2. Develop and implement plans for creating interest in the school among potential enrollees and their families.
3. Facilitate the inclusion of new families into the Kellman community.
4. Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to produce publications and other media formats that will assist in the marketing of Kellman.
5. Organize and plan Open House(s), parlor meetings, and special events as needed to promote the school, attract new families, and retain existing families.
6. Attend and represent Kellman at community events.
7. Works closely with the DOD to communicate with alumni.
8. Evaluate the success of the admissions program.
9. Provide monthly tracking updates on recruitment activities and admissions.
10. Attend administrative team meetings (mandatory).
11. Attend monthly board meetings as required.
12. Serve as liaison to the Board Recruitment Committee and attend their meetings
13. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office, database management and admissions software.
14. Perform any other duties as requested by the executive director.
15. Reports to the executive director.

Interested candidates can email resumes to Gail Cohen at gcohen@kellmanacademy.org
(Posted: 07/28/08)

FACILITIES MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
College degree and minimum of 5 years experience in facilities managment, construction management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Manage daily operations, construction projects, professional staff of nine plus outsourced custodians. Time management, organizational and supervisory skills are critical. Experience in independent school administration preferred. Send resume with salary requirments to:
Josie Muench
P.O. Box 604
Gladstone, NJ 07934
Email: jmuench@gsbschool.org
Fax: 908-234-1715
(Posted: 06/23/08)

LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Acts as the Educational Director of Grades 1-5, and is in charge of supervision of faculty and the entire educational program, with particular attention to shaping and supporting the culture of a Conservative Jewish Day School. This individual reports directly to the Head of School.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establishes, promotes and maintains a climate compatible with the School's mission and with its identity as a Conservative Jewish Day School.

2. Fosters an atmosphere conductive to learning, social, emotional development, and creativity.

3. Monitors progress of each individual student. Takes a keen interest in
each student, getting to know each by name, and becoming familiar with student's experience through observation, conversation, discussions with staff, and reading progress reports.

4. Maintain open lines of communication with parents.

5. Supervises for growth and evaluates the performance of Grades 1-5 faculty. Provides directions and suggestions for growth and development.

6. Conducts job searches and selects new faculty members in conjunction with the Head of School and other members of the administration.

7. Makes academic and administrative assignments for all Grades 1-5 faculty.

8. Serves as the General Studies Curriculum Coordinators, reviews, creates and directs all facets of the curriculum, including the interrelationship between the formal and informal aspects of the educational program.

9. Constructs a balanced and appropriate Lower School co-curricular activities schedule.

10. Responsible for the decision-making for placement of students in succeeding classes.

11. Provides student discipline as needed in conjunction with the School Psychologist.

12. Oversees all Lower School publications, represents the Lower School to the greater School community and beyond.

13. Oversees the safety of students and faculty.

14. Possesses a sensitive and comprehensive concept of the needs of Grades 1-5 students and represents this concept within the School and without.

15. Responsible for the Lower School budget - developing and managing.

TYPICAL BACKGROUND
MA or Doctoral degree in Education/Educational Administration.
Minimum of five years experience in full-time educational administration.
Minimum of five years experience in teaching.

Interested candidates should contact:
Joan Sherman
Administrative Assistant
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
Email: jsherman@ssdsbergen.org
(Posted: 03/28/08)

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY
Kent Place School, an all-girls, independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory, N-12 day school in Summit, NJ, seeks a Director of Diversity to lead in developing and implementing initiatives, programs, policies and procedures that will promote and sustain a school community of inclusion and acceptance. The Director will support and manage diversity activities of all students, parents, faculty and staff; act as a community outreach liaison in admission, marketing and hiring recruitment initiatives and will be a resource in curriculum development. Specific projects will include but are not limited to the web-site, grants, training, professional development, teaching, orientation and transitions. Qualifications: strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Experience developing and/or managing diversity programs, preferably in an educational environment; good public speaking and written communication skills; graduate degree desirable.

This is a full-time, 12-month position beginning July 1, 2008. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the school community. Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Director of Diversity Search Committee
Kent Place School
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(Posted: 02/06/08)