Advancement Associate

Dalton Schools, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalton Schools, Inc. in New York seeks an Advancement Associate to provide administrative support to the Chief Advancement Officer and team, focusing on effective communication, organization, and managing confidential information. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a strong interest in educational careers.

The position is in-person and includes planning fundraising events and maintaining databases. A detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with all community members.
• Interest in a career in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with confidential material.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a professional manner.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for the team.
• Update event calendars for the Advancement team.
• Manage invoices and supplies for the office.
• Assist in planning and staffing fundraising events.

Skills

Organized and detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM experience

Interest in an educational career

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Advancement Associate

Full Time 1065 Park Building, New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1417

Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K‑12 gender‑inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child‑centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

The Dalton School seeks a full‑time team professional to join a dynamic Advancement Office starting July 1, 2026. The Advancement Associate will provide proactive and effective administrative support to the Chief Advancement Officer and the Advancement team. The individual should have an understanding of, and appreciation for, The Dalton School’s mission, enjoy multitasking, and have the talent and ability to successfully work with colleagues. Additional responsibilities outside the Advancement team include managing Dalton’s Driver’s Ed program. This position is 100% in‑person.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support in a professional, confidential, and organized manner. Administrative support includes monitoring, routing, and drafting correspondence, managing incoming telephone calls, filing, copying, welcoming visitors, and supporting colleagues on the Advancement team as needed.
• Schedule meetings and manage individual and departmental calendars for the Chief Advancement Officer and Advancement team.
• Manage and update event calendars for the Advancement team (Facilities Schedule, School Calendar, Google Calendar).
• Deposit checks for the Business Office (charitable donations), manage mailings, and assist with various projects as needed.
• Manage invoices, reimbursements, and receipts for the Chief Advancement Officer and Advancement team.
• Order supplies, stationery, and materials for all office employees at the 1065 Park Avenue location.

Additional Duties:

• Update constituent records in the Advancement Database (Raiser's Edge) in partnership with the Database Services Administrator, ensuring data accuracy for communications, stewardship, and reporting.
• Assist in planning, executing, and staffing fundraising and friend raising events, campaigns, appeals, and special projects, including managing logistics and materials (some evenings required).
• Research and draft the Fall and Spring Stewardship report letters under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Engagement.
• Perform new family research in the Spring once incoming families have been enrolled.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Advancement Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills. Candidates must be able to communicate equally well with staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and board members in the school community.
• Interest in a career in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with confidential material.
• A sense of humor is helpful.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school‑administered programs.