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Data Manager
Science Teacher, Residential Faculty

Data Manager

PERKIOMEN SCHOOL, located in Pennsburg, PA, seeks Data Manager. This is a full-time position within the Office of Alumni and Development, reporting to the Office Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

Maintain, develop, and extract data from our constituent database management system
Analyze and report data - looking for trends and important donor segments to guide the office’s fundraising strategies
Research prospects and create donor reports and constituent profiles for principle, major, and leadership donors, as needed

Duties:

Manage all aspects of donor information systems (Senior Systems and Donor Search) including data integrity, file exchanges, updates, and corrections
Collaborate with fundraising team to provide augmented prospect profiles informed by research and online wealth screenings; and to develop data segmentation strategies with outcomes of revenue generation and membership growth
Work with IT to develop and maintain security, including user data access, data use and storage
Stay apprised and trained on the latest Senior System features and improvements to accomplish the goals of school’s fundraising office, and help educate staff on effective use of database
Develop, document, and distribute fundraising performance reports
Analyze, query, and extract donor and fundraising campaign data; execute a variety of data management operations (e.g., query writing, export layouts and reports, mail and email files) in the Senior System database
Manage vendor relationships to support donor relations and fundraising operations, including charitable registration compliance
Support donor, alumni, and school-wide events, such as Alumni Weekend, Alumni Board Meetings, campaign events, with advance logistics and/or in-person support at events

Qualifications:

Support Perkiomen School’s educational mission and objectives
Work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies
Exhibit strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Present effective communication skills, both oral and written
Use metrics to establish goals and measure results
Adept user of Senior Systems (or similar) database management system with high standards for accuracy
Have research experience, and familiar with wealth screening services
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google/Gmail, and other applications

Contact Information:

Please send a resume, references, and cover letter to:

Karl Welsh, Director of Development

kwelsh@perkiomen.org

Science Teacher, Residential Faculty

Position Title: Science Teacher, Residential Faculty

Position Summary:

Perkiomen School seeks a full-time Science Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Working closely with other members of the Science departments, this teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, communication with students and parents as well as student advisors, and remaining current on best practices in education. Comfort and ability to connect with both Upper School and Middle School students is required.

Job Responsibilities:

Teaching 5 assigned sections within the Science Department
Teaching various levels of Science instruction including Advanced Placement classes
Writing grade and advisor comments about students
Writing recommendations to college and various enrichment programs on behalf of individual students
Serving the school’s after school program for two seasons as either a coach or program leader
Serving the school’s residential and student life program one weeknight per week and one weekend per month
Serving as an advisor to a select number of students
Serving as a club leader as part of our Lunch Period Enrichment program

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, physics or equivalent
Experience teaching and working closely with adolescents of various ages
Creative teaching style that embraces project-based learning
Flexible planner to include both rigor and support for students
Adventurist to guide students through new academic territory (new for faculty & student)
Desire to be actively engaged in the school community
Ability to serve in the School’s co-curricular program as a coach or program leader
Excellent communication skills
Ability to support the residential life needs of a boarding school community

Applicants

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Carol Dougherty, Associate Head of School, to cdougherty@perkiomen.org

About the School

Perkiomen School, located in Pennsylvania, is a private, boarding and day school inspiring students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates to risk becoming their best. Perkiomen is the only college preparatory school in the Mid-Atlantic that balances the search for a fulfilling life with the demands of the new economy. Merging a liberal arts foundation with a future-focused approach, we are evolving education.

With a close-knit community that celebrates diversity, ambition, and empathy, Perkiomen's innovative educational model gives students a distinct competitive edge in their academics, careers, and lives.

The Academic Options: 30 AP® classes. Outstanding arts programs. Three Institutes - Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneur, and Medical.

The Personal Experience: A faculty-student ratio of 7:1. Average class size of 11. A culture of caring teachers who know you and will inspire you to risk becoming your best.

The People: Students who are here because they want to excel. Globally diverse with 22 countries represented. Differences are not just affirmed but celebrated and cultivated. A trusted community that feels like a family.

The Sports: Interscholastic competition starting in sixth grade. An opportunity for every athlete at every level. Championships and opportunity for recruitment. Recent graduates playing at Division I, II & III colleges, and universities.

The College Support: Three full-time college counselors. On-site testing. More than 120 colleges and universities visiting every year. Personalized approach to find your right-fit university.

The Place: 185 lovely acres. Beautiful buildings, historic and new. On-site Innovation Center. Expansive playing fields, a pool, and home-away-from-home residence halls. Two hours from New York City and one hour from Philadelphia.

The Financial Aid: More than $6 million in scholarships and financial assistance available.

The Workplace: Eclectic and energetic faculty and staff work, live, and breath the educational experience. This community engages in formal and in-formal professional development. Faculty and staff have access to a well-equipped fitness center, multiple music and art facilities, and a Carnegie Library for personal use. The rural-suburban town has options for community members at all life/career stages. Within five minutes of campus there are grocery stores, several top-flight gyms, and restaurants. A quick 30-minute drive opens doors to skiing, hiking, foodie options, and luxury shopping. The work community quickly becomes a home.

Perkiomen School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.