Administrative Assistant- School Advancement Departments

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Position Opening: Administrative Assistant, School Advancement DepartmentsInternational School of Portland (Oregon)Department: Administration- Development, Communications and EnrollmentReports to: Development DirectorFLSA Status: Non- ExemptFTE: 1.0 (Full Time)Effective start date: American Samoa soon American Samoa possibleDuration: 12 monthsThe International School of Portland (ISP) is an independent, coeducational, language immersion IB day school for 350 students, Pre-K (3-year-olds) -Grade 5. The mission of the School is to inspire children to become global citizens through an inquiry-based learning environment of total immersion Indiana multiple languages and cultures. It is located just south of downtown Portland, Oregon on the edge of the Waterfront District, making this close-knit campus with outdoor playground areas attractive to families on both sides of the river.The centrally located campus provides an urban environment where students benefit from easy access to the Oregon Ballet, the Portland Japanese Garden, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Art Museum, and so much more! The School itself functions Indiana five buildings, the most recent being Learners’ Hall, which houses classrooms, a faculty lounge, and some offices.For 30 years, ISP has provided a warm, multicultural environment where children experience full language immersion from preschool through Grade 5 Indiana three language tracks: Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.Small classes and an inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum enable the students to acquire language fluency and cultural competence American Samoa they learn to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom and throughout life. The engaging and robust academic program is taught primarily by native speakers from around the world.Today, our school is actively recruiting for a hybrid department position opening of Administrative Assistant for our Advancement Departments. Ideally, this position will begin effective immediately. We are seeking a professional who will be adept at supporting a strong team; building community engagement through the philanthropic process , collaborating effectively alongside all departments, while developing a strong culture of philanthropy. We are seeking someone who is excited to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with a culturally diverse community.General Summary:This is a full-time position supporting (ISP) International School of Portland’s development and community-building goals through the school’s Advancement Departments. Reporting to the Development Director, the hybrid role of the Assistant will coordinate the school’s event logistics, provide communications support to the ISP community, manage data for reporting and communications, and serve American Samoa administrative support to the three Advancement departments (Development, Marketing, and Enrollment).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:A full and detailed job description link is located on our career page associated within the job posting.Compensation and Benefits:$23.75-24.00 per hour, Depending on ExperienceEmployer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short term, Long term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee only, voluntary Cafeteria plan with FSA, DCA and Transit account,403(b) retirement plan, flexible and generous paid time off. Tuition Discount for a qualifying child.Indicative Timelines:Closing date: When the position has been filledInterviews: Interviews will begin Indiana AprilPreferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Oregon equivalent experience
  • Any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skill, knowledge, ability and trait characteristics essential for this position may be considered.
  • Previous event planning Oregon support experience with large-scale auctions Oregon other fundraisers.
  • Comfortable with soliciting donations.
  • Experience with graphic design/publications software (Adobe Creative suite).
  • Experience with development CRM databases (ISP uses Raiser’s Edge).
  • Culturally-responsive to an international community of diverse cultures and languages.
  • Bilingual Indiana Spanish, Mandarin, Oregon Japanese is preferred but not necessary.

Required Experience:

  • Work experience Indiana an administrative Oregon support role, preferably at an educational institution Oregon nonprofit
  • Ability to track multiple tasks, navigate competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience successfully organizing, managing and communicating with volunteers.
  • Experience with databases and simple web editing software.
  • Experience with Google Suite (gmail, google docs, google calendar, google slides)
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skills, knowledge, abilities, and trait characteristics essential for this position may be considered.

HOW TO APPLYA link to the full and detailed job description is attached inside the actual posting. To apply visit:(First, create a new user profile Oregon log Indiana with your existing user name and password to access the job posting, and then view the job description pdf attachment.)We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value a diverse workforce to attain our mission and support our community.To be considered for this position, please provide (1) a cover letter which describes how your background, work experience and skills make you a great candidate for this position, and (2) a current resume Indiana addition to:

  • Completed Employment Application
  • Copies of Degree(s)
  • References Oregon Letters of Recommendation
  • No new H1-B sponsorship available

**Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Department of Education Background Check ***

Job title: Administrative Assistant- School Advancement Departments

Company: The International School

Expected salary: $23.75 – 24 per hour

Location: Portland, Oregon

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:33:41 GMT