ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
POSITION: Associate Director of Advancement
LOCATION: Cristo Rey San Diego High School, 1228 S. 38th St., San Diego, CA 92113
CLASSIFICATION: Full time, Exempt
HOURS: Monday-Friday, yet may vary with job-related projects and deadlines
SUPERVISOR: Director of Advancement
PAY RANGE: $68,000-$80,000 salary, plus benefits if employee chooses to receive
Opportunity and Mission
If you are interested in diving into a mission-driven culture to support equity in education that will generate a positive impact on the under-resourced community of Southeast San Diego, then continue reading about this incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team. Cristo Rey High School is making headlines for its innovative approach to preparing students to succeed in college and in life! We are tearing down systemic barriers to ensure equitable access to economic and educational opportunities.
Cristo Rey High School’s mission is to educate young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service, and prepared for life. We provide a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with relevant work study experience (corporate internships) and community service. In the finest tradition of Catholic outreach, we welcome students, staff members, and faculty of all denominations. Cristo Rey High School students have a 99% college acceptance rate (100% in 2025).
Who We Are
Learn more about our vision, mission, values, identity, what we do at cristoreysandiego.org.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Advancement plays a vital role in collaborating with and supporting the friendraising, marketing, and communication efforts that sustain the mission of Cristo Rey High School. In furtherance of meeting lead and revenue generating goals, this position provides administrative support, ensures the smooth operation of the Advancement Office, manages donor databases, helps coordinate events, and fosters positive relationships with donors, work study partners, and the school community. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, mission-driven, and passionate about supporting educational equity and the transformative impact of Cristo Rey High School.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administrative Support
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Advancement (60%), President (30%), and advancement team members to align strategic priorities in Major and Planned Giving campaigns to meet and exceed friendraising and funding goals.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain organized records and files.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Advancement Office, responding to inquiries and directing communications appropriately.
• Returns voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Advancement and team, as needed.
• Observes utmost confidentiality regarding donor wishes, as is advisable.
• Other duties as assigned.
Donor Database & Record Management
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the donor database (Salesforce, Network For Good, or similar), Microsoft Suite reports/forms, and social media.
• Enter donations, generate acknowledgment letters, and assist in other lead and revenue generating stewardship activities.
• Run regular reports and provide data to support fundraising strategies and reporting.
• Possesses
Event Coordination
• Assist in planning and executing Advancement-related events (luncheons, salon events, donor receptions, tours, Golf Classic, etc.).
• Coordinate logistics including Ambassadors, volunteers, venues, vendors, event follow-up, and, if needed, invitations and RSVPs.
Communications & Marketing Support
• Support production and distribution of newsletters, appeals, social media content, and other outreach materials.
• Assist in Advancement-related content on the school’s website and digital platforms.
Office Operations
• Order and manage office supplies and ensure a well-maintained work environment.
• Collaborate with the front office, admissions, finance and other departments as needed.
• Handle mailings and shipping related to fundraising and marketing efforts.
Grant Support
• Identify prospective private foundations, corporate giving programs, and other funding sources aligned with the school’s mission.
• Maintain a grant calendar to track application deadlines, submission, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with school leadership, finance, and program staff to gather budgets, relevant data, and program narratives and stories demonstrating school impact.
Who You Are
Qualifications include:
• Associate’s or Bachelors degree preferred.
• 2 – 3 years of office management, administrative support, or nonprofit experience (preferably in education or development).
• 2 – 3 years of experience in grant or persuasive writing (preferably in education or development).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Is tech savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM/contact databases is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with and prepare spreadsheets.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment to meet deadlines.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Holds a positive attitude, is self-motivated, has a strong work ethic, and, as needed, a flexible schedule.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the socioeconomic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body.
• Familiarity with the Cristo Rey Network, its mission, and its Work Study Model.
• Commitment Cristo Rey High School’s mission and enthusiasm for supporting its Catholic, college-preparatory culture serving under-resourced communities.
Physical demands that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, sit, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds safely.
• Close/distance/peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How To Apply
Qualified applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, position, email, and phone number) in one PDF document to Jose Felix, Director of Advancement, at jfelix@cristoreysandiego.org.
DISCLAIMER: Cristo Rey San Diego High School provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
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