Career Center

?

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson School is seeking an Operations Manager, Advancement with to start January 2024. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the operations manager will function as a project manager for the department, providing administrative and logistical coordination specifically related to the annual fund as well as more broadly for the advancement team. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized team player with advanced project management skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the enthusiasm to collaborate with colleagues to provide an exceptional and positive experience for all Stevenson donors. This is a full-time, 12-month/year position with occasional weekend and or evening work required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Project management including logistics and scheduling for all department efforts
• Schedule, plan, and facilitate annual fund meetings and event meetings
• Administrative support of all aspects of the fundraising process including projects, events, production of marketing materials, and internal and external communications, including gift acknowledgements
• Manage mailing calendar and execute mailings on schedule, to plan
• Support director of advancement operations with coordinating team projects
• Compile data and assist in preparation of associated reports to track giving by class and other metrics related to annual fund and other development initiatives
• Provide hands-on support for all advancement events throughout the year including management of guest lists as well as setup and breakdown of and attendance at events
• Manage department travel related to fundraising including flight and accommodation reservations and expense reporting and reimbursement process
• Participate in department meetings, facilitating conversations relating to project development and timelines
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-years of prior experience in an administrative support role; experience in a fundraising environment preferred
• Familiarity with Google Office Suite and relational databases; experience with Slate is a significant plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and a commitment to complete projects within scheduled time frame
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach to all aspects of role
• Ability to work well as a team and independently
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of all aspects of information disseminated within or external to the school community
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

Anticipated compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually, to be determined based on experience.

In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson is pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package including Anthem Blue Cross health insurance plans and generous retirement plan contributions. Housing support is offered for eligible employees. Lunch is provided daily when school is in session.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to:

Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources?

About Stevenson

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Stevenson