Administrative Assistant for Development

About the role

The Administrative Assistant for Development at Southside Christian School (SCS) is a full-time, 12‑month position reporting to the Executive Director of Development. The role provides essential administrative, operational, and donor support to the Development Office and serves as a key resource to the Executive Director of Development, Director of Annual Fund, Director of Strategic Sponsorships, and other development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director of Development, Director of Annual Fund, and Director of Strategic Sponsorships; coordinate calendars, meetings, department logistics, office supplies, files, and records.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring integrity and accuracy of constituent, gift, pledge, opportunity, and sponsorship data; process gifts, maintain donor records, support database configuration, create and manage opportunities, produce reports, and improve data quality and fundraising processes.
• Coordinate gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence, and stewardship activities that support meaningful donor engagement.
• Assist with annual fund initiatives, fundraising campaigns, sponsorship tracking, research, and communications.
• Assist with planning and execution of donor, stewardship, and fundraising events, including registrations, materials, logistics, and follow‑up activities.
• Organize and maintain development resources, records, and procedures; assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with development team members and other school departments to support fundraising and constituent engagement efforts.
• Represent SCS at various on‑ and off‑campus events to cultivate donor relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Development.

Requirements

• Born‑again believer in Jesus Christ; active involvement in an evangelical, Protestant church of like faith and practice; agreement with SCS’s philosophies, Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment.
• Willingness to enroll eligible children at Southside Christian School.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Firm commitment to the mission and statement of faith of Southside Christian School.