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A place that is welcoming and respectful with a wonderful sense of community, St. James' School takes pride in its diversity and commitment to Episcopal education. In the mid-Wilshire section of Los Angeles, St. James' is a mission of St. James' Episcopal Church.
Founded almost forty years ago to provide the children of the neighborhood a challenging curriculum in a spiritually based context, St. James' has kept to its original mission while preparing students for the most competitive secondary schools in the city.
St. James' enrolls 300 students in Kindergarten through Grade Six. Along with strong training in core academics, the School offers enrichment through classes in the arts, in the sciences, in religion, in Spanish, in library, and in physical education.
St. James School is seeking a full-time Advancement Assistant beginning July 1, 2008.
The Advancement Assistant is responsible for supporting the Admissions and Advancement departments of St. James' School. She or he will assist with all activities relating to admissions, marketing, publications, and fundraising for the School.
Minimum Requirements
BA or BS degree
Two or more years of executive level administrative/office support experience
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of databases
Exhibit sensitivity, discretion, and a positive disposition
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Show initiative and follow through to complete tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional people skills
Strong phone and email etiquette
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of or experience in admissions and/or independent schools highly desirable
Korean Language a plus
Marketing background a plus
Some evening and weekend hours for events are required.
Compensation is competitive with full benefits.
Candidates should send by e-mail a resume, letter of interest, and the names and phone numbers of five references to jobs@sjsla.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
The School encourages applicants of diverse ethnic backgrounds. St. James' School is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Mid-Wilshire
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