Marian High School | Employment

Vice President for Advancement

Summarized Description

The Vice President for Advancement is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Office for Advancement in addition to the funds development activities related to Marian. The person in this position manages the department budget and supervises professional staff and volunteers. This person is responsible for developing and executing the fundraising plan of the school and generating resources that meet or exceed goals in the Marian Fund, Spring Raffle, Endowment Fund, Scholarship Fund, and other areas of funds development, including major gifts and/or campaigns. The Vice President for Advancement is responsible for researching and developing additional fundraising activities to grow resources available to Marian.

Daily Responsibilities:

Affirm commitment to Marian’s Mission and Vision
Supervise the professional staff in the Office for Advancement including the Advancement Services Manager, the Alumnae Engagement Coordinator, the Communications Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant
Manage department budgets, both income and expense
Plan and execute funds development campaigns and appeals
Support the funds development needs of the Head of School
Cultivate relationships with Marian constituents
Provide appropriate stewardship for donors and their gifts.
Make personal cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship calls when appropriate
Support the needs of the Advancement Committee and its subcommittees (PR/Marketing Committee and Alumnae Board), the Strategic Planning Committee, and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors as appropriate
Work closely with the Office of Admission

Periodic Responsibilities (e.g. weekly, quarterly, annually):

Develop, implement, and oversee fundraising activities in the areas of the Marian Fund (including special appeals, e.g. Pathway Program, Parent Partnership Program, Giving Tuesday, 24-hour donor campaign) and major gifts, Spring Raffle, Endowment Fund, scholarship funds, campaigns, grants, and special projects initiatives (e.g, school website, special events for donors, volunteers, faculty and staff, regional visits).
Supervise the Memorial and Honorarium Program
Identify, cultivate, and acknowledge donors
Supervise the production of reports regarding fundraising activities
Serve as staff liaison to the Marian Benefit Evening coordinator
Attend Board of Director meetings; report on funds development initiatives and provide Annual Giving updates
Write various pieces for the Head of School
Oversee the publication of the Marian Monitor, the Strong Women of Mind and Heart newsletter, and the Annual Report
Write and update information for Advancement section of the website
Manage school scholarships and administer scholarship applications, interviews, and awards
Plan, implement, and manage Advancement components of Strategic Plan, i.e., Endowment Fund activities
Research and solicit support from corporations and foundations (matching gifts and grants)
Manage Advancement donor events and activities

Other Responsibilities:

Research and pursue additional viable resource funds development opportunities for Marian
Other projects as assigned by the Head of School

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a senior leadership position with a corresponding salary and benefit program

Interested parties may apply by sending cover letter, resume, and at least two (2) current references to: Daniel R. Eddingfield @ DanEddingfield@gmail.com

Varsity Head Swim & Dive Coach

The Head Swim & Dive Coach works in partnership with the Athletic Director to maintain, organize and administer the interscholastic Swim & Dive program at Marian High School. The Head Swim & Dive Coach is primarily responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Shared responsibilities include interviewing, recommending for hire, and training subordinate coaches; planning, assigning, and directing Swim & Dive instruction; appraising student-athlete and subordinate coach performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; The head Swim & Dive coach is responsible for helping promote the mission & vision of Marian High School and the core educational beliefs of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with the school’s Swim & Dive athletes and coaches on a regular basis. This includes propagating a culture of Christian faith, sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels.

Interested applicants should use the following link to submit Marian's online application and upload a letter of interest, a resume, and three references: https://tinyurl.com/MarianEmploymentApplication.

Substitute Teachers

Marian is seeking qualified substitute teachers for the remainder of the 20-21 school year and beyond. A college education is required, and a teaching certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education is preferred. In addition, all qualified candidates must complete a Protecting God’s Children workshop and a criminal background check.