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William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all gender, pre-K-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.

As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.

The Administrative Assistant for the Development Office will provide direct support to the development staff, donors, alumni and parent groups of Penn Charter. The administrative assistant for the Development Office performs a wide variety of administrative duties in support of Penn Charter’s fundraising, donor relations and alumni programs. The scope of work includes maintaining, receiving, organizing and distributing records and correspondence as directed. 

 Essential Functions

• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of materials for development programs, events or presentations.
• Answers and directs departmental phone calls
• Receives and distributes office mail
• Schedules and organizes appointments; takes minutes during departmental meetings
• Other Duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to handle confidential financial data and donor information in a discrete manner 
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and also be a team player
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Required Qualifications

• College Degree in related field (Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of)
• Experience in working in an educational institution or non-profit organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quaker Education and the Religious Society of Friends
• Experience in working in a PK-12 school environment

Salary and benefits

William Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. In addition, the school provides generous retirement savings options, sick leave and holidays (including winter and spring breaks), tuition remission for up to two children at a time and access to robust professional development opportunities via our Teaching and Learning Center and memberships, workshops, and conferences offered by professional organizations. William Penn Charter School is also a qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

We will review application materials as they are submitted and interview candidates on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

Prior to hiring, we ask all potential employees to be vaccinated and protected from the life-threatening impact of COVID-19. At Penn Charter, we have supported our community's efforts to eradicate the spread of COVID-19 by facilitating access to Covid-19 vaccinations for all current employees and eligible students.

 William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About William Penn Charter School

William Penn Charter School is an all gender, Quaker, coeducational, PreK-12 independent day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter values scholarship and inquiry. Our school emphasizes academics, the arts, athletics, spiritual awareness and service learning.

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