Advancement Director

St. Margaret Regional School; Woodbury Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diocesan benefits

Job summary

St. Margaret Regional School in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, seeks an Advancement Director to drive enrollment growth, fundraising, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Principal, the role focuses on strategic enrollment management, development, marketing, and diocesan collaboration. The position is full-time for 12 months with a competitive salary range and Diocese benefits, offering opportunities to lead annual giving, campaigns, and collaborative partnerships within the Catholic school

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic committed to Catholic education; pastor's letter required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience in school administration, enrollment management, marketing, fundraising, or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, and student information systems.
• Experience with digital communications, social media, and website management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an advancement plan focused on recruitment, retention, re-enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Lead annual giving, donor cultivation, grant applications, fundraising campaigns, and special events.
• Oversee marketing and communications, including social media, the school website, and promotional materials.
• Build relationships with families, alumni, donors, clergy, volunteers, and school leadership.
• Set measurable enrollment and fundraising goals; monitor progress and report results.
• Maintain accurate enrollment and advancement records and complete required diocesan enrollment reports.
• Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education and participate in diocesan advancement meetings and training.
• Partner with the PTO, Athletics, and other school groups to support school activities and the Catholic mission.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Student information systems

Website management

Job description

ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

St. Margaret Regional School | Woodbury Heights, New Jersey

St. Margaret Regional School is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven Advancement Director to strengthen student enrollment, advance fundraising efforts, and build meaningful relationships within our Catholic school community. Reporting directly to the Principal, this position supports the school's continued growth and long-term sustainability through strategic enrollment management, development, marketing, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an advancement plan focused on recruitment, retention, re-enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Lead annual giving, donor cultivation, grant applications, fundraising campaigns, and special events.
• Oversee marketing and communications, including social media, the school website, and promotional materials.
• Build relationships with families, alumni, donors, clergy, volunteers, and school leadership.
• Set measurable enrollment and fundraising goals; monitor progress and report results.
• Maintain accurate enrollment and advancement records and complete required diocesan enrollment reports.
• Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education and participate in diocesan advancement meetings and training.
• Partner with the PTO, Athletics, and other school groups to support school activities and the Catholic mission.

Qualifications and Skills

• Practicing Catholic committed to Catholic education; pastor's letter required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience in school administration, enrollment management, marketing, fundraising, or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, and student information systems.
• Experience with digital communications, social media, and website management.

Position Details

Full-time, 12-month position

Competitive salary range of $35,000-$40,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits available through the Diocese of Camden