Career Opportunities

Summary
The Advancement Services Manager oversees all aspects of gift/pledge processing and stewardship, database management/analysis and reporting, donor/prospect research and data entry, and appropriate donor recognition. This position manages all stewardship and recognition programs for the School’s donors, providing excellent relationship management prompt follow up. This position provides administrative support to advancement activities and events and ensures high quality interactions with donors.

Relationships
The Advancement Services Manager reports to the Director of Advancement.  The Advancement Services Manager works closely with other members of the School’s advancement team, administrative staff, faculty, and the advancement program’s volunteer leaders.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains the advancement office database (Raiser’s Edge) with integrity and according to industry best practices and standard compliance with non-profit regulations. 

• Ensures the database is accurate, accessible, and its use adheres to appropriate policies/procedures

• Manages contact records and edits data fields to support advancement office activities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date information in Raiser’s Edge for all constituents

• With the Director of Advancement, creates database procedures and provides staff training to maximize utility

• Develops, documents, and implements best practices and procedures related to gift processing

• Accurately processes all checks, credit cards, stock gifts, recurring gifts and pledges, gifts in-kind, text-to-give, and other donations

• Accurately records all gifts and pledges in a timely manner, providing tax receipts and acknowledgement letters to donors within a 2-day time frame

• Mails pledge reminders and assists with other thank-you cards, volunteer manuals/packets, or other gift and volunteer stewardship collateral

• Completes Raiser’s Edge online training, ultimately completing the RE Professional Certification

• Produces and analyzes data for strategic initiatives designed to maximize philanthropic support

• Provides weekly report of all gifts to the Director of Advancement

• Provide monthly financial reports for gift reconciliation with the School’s finance office

• Implement donor cultivation and stewardship events when appropriate. Identify and cultivate potential new event hosts.

• With the Director of Advancement and Assistant Director of Advancement, creates and maintains advancement office budgets 

The job responsibilities are assigned by the Director of Advancement who may alter, add to, or eliminate job assignments anytime, with or without prior notice.

Qualities

• Creative and innovative

• Personable

• Professional

• Highly organized and attention to detail

• Driven to achieve results

• Works well under pressure

• Exercises sound judgment, tact, and discretion

• Self-confident and secure in one’s achievements without seeking or requiring recognition

• Able to articulate mission and broad goals of the School and of the advancement programs

Skills & Knowledge

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, works comfortably with many different personalities

• Working knowledge of business and professional environments

• Excellent budget development and cost analysis skills

• Comfortable in a variety of social settings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and management skills

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects

• Strong computer skills with basic office programs and with Raiser’s Edge

Experience

• Preferred background in data management, fund development or communications

• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and ability to use or quickly learn various software applications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Continuing education in Raiser’s Edge and other software programs used in the advancement office through classes, conferences, workshops, or seminars

Position Details

• Full-time, 12 month position

 

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Sarabeth Soule, Executive Assistant to the Head of School at ssoule@rpds.com.

Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent co-educational elementary day school located in Jacksonville, FL seeks a full time Student Support Specialist to begin August 2023.  This position works in collaboration with teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, students and their families to provide specialized instructions to meet the needs of  students with specific learning needs.    

The successful candidate will be able to provide research-based instruction to address the goals and objectives of each student, assess student progress and determine needs for adjustments in instructional methods, and create a positive learning environment with an emphasis on meeting individual needs. 

Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Education or Special education from an accredited institution is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of intervention methodologies

• Prior experience as a learning specialist or related field.

• Strong understanding of children’s developmental, intellectual, and social and emotional needs.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty, and administration with the capacity to move toward solutions through professional dialogue

• Experience using a variety of assessment tools to inform interventions 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to problem solve and build consensus.

• Exceptional organizational skills and strong work ethic

• Positive attitude and sense of humor

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with the Assistant Head of School to oversee and collaborate with resource specialists and teachers. 

• Assist in the process of identifying students with specific learning needs.

• Develop learning plans that identify appropriate goals, strategies and accommodations

• Deliver individual, small groups or push in lessons that utilize the methods and techniques for meeting students’ goals.

• Ensure appropriate modifications and accommodations are in place for students throughout the school year.

• Build students’ organizational and study skills while teaching students to use tools, including  assisted technology to gain autonomy in learning

• Collaborate regularly with faculty, parents, and outside resources to support the needs of students.

• Participate in designated parent teacher conferences or student led conferences as needed. 

• Maintain up-to-date records of assessments, reports, conferences, and communications with parents, faculty, and administration.

• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to ensure communication with classroom teachers, resource teachers, and parents are carried out on a regular and ongoing basis.

• Provide information to parents, faculty, and students regarding desired learning outcomes and progress toward goals and objectives.

• Provide a safe and caring learning environment that inspires learning and builds students’ capacity to develop as learners.

• Participate in faculty, grade level, and Student Needs Committee meetings.

• Administer standardized tests and provide appropriate support for students testing with accommodations.

• Participate in school events and activities and positively contribute to the life of the school.

• Stay current with educational research as it relates to learning differences and instructional practices.

• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Sarabeth Soule, Executive Assistant to the Head of School at ssoule@rpds.com.

Our Riverside in the Afternoon (RITA) program typically has unique needs based upon enrollment. Please contact Mrs. Julia Davis at jhdavis@rpds.com with inquiries about the RITA program and its potential openings.

Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers (aka Guest Teachers) to support teaching and learning in grades PreK 3 through 6th Grade. Qualified, credentialed candidates should contact Sarabeth Soule (ssoule@rpds.com) to schedule an interview and to learn more about the application process. RPDS is an Independent school located in the heart of the Riverside community and is accredited by Florida Counsel of Independent Schools. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise the learning environment to ensure student safety at all times.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, characterized by respect, patience, and care.
• Deliver instruction per the teacher’s lesson plans to ensure that learning objectives are met.
• Manage discipline in a way that is consistent with the School’s philosophy and methods.
• Reach out to grade-level colleagues or the Division Director for assistance when needed.
• Document important aspects of the day by leaving a detailed note in the provided Lesson Plans.
• Protect student confidentiality when reflecting on guest teaching experiences with others.

Attributes

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the mission of RPDS.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is reliable, punctual and open to feedback.

Credentials & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of valid teaching certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and learning theory preferred.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.

We refer qualified, credentialed teachers interested in substituting at RPDS to the independent school division of Kelly Services to meet our classroom needs during staff absences.