Employment Opportunities

List of 4 items.

• Advancement Database & Office Administrator

  School Overview
  The Albany Academies is an independent, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduate, educational institution located in Albany, New York that coordinates single-sex and coeducational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
  
  At The Albany Academies, the active expression of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the life of the school. In harmony with our Mission Statement and reflective of our Core Values, the Academies are committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just school climate dedicated to inclusive excellence.
  
  Our vision is to maintain and improve the reputation of The Albany Academies as a premier academic institution that develops high-character, intellectually curious students and prepares them for future success. We employ talented faculty and staff who are respected for following current educational best practices. These powerful educators teach time-honored content and skills that our graduates use to be successful in higher education and life beyond. They also collaborate cross-departmentally and divisionally in spaces and programs geared towards educational student experiences and design thinking. This approach allows us to provide innovative learning experiences, authentic leadership opportunities, and abundant co-curricular opportunities for student engagement.
  
  For additional information about the school go to AlbanyAcademeis.org
  
  Summary
  The Advancement Database & Office Administrator is responsibility for the database and supports the overall functioning of The Albany Academies Office of Advancement.
  
  Reports to: Director of Advancement
  
  Duties & Responsibilities
  

  • Process and enter all charitable gifts into the database
  • Prepare weekly reconciliation for the Business Office
  • Produce and ensure accurate and prompt donor acknowledgments
  • Maintain constituent records in the database
  • Greet visitors to the IA Office
  • Direct incoming calls
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail
  • Receive and record event RSVPs, produce registration reports and nametags, and manage check-in at events
  • Support Institutional Advancement initiatives as needed

  Qualifications
  

  • Education: Associate degree
  • Experience: 5 years of basic bookkeeping and office administrative experience
  • Demonstrated ability to master relational databases (Raisers Edge a plus)
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and especially Word and Excel

  Characteristics
  

  • Attention to detail
  •  Highly organized
  • Focused on the success of the team
  • Articulate communicator
  • Flexible
  • Inspired by the mission of the school and the Institutional Advancement Department

  Travel: Occasional local day travel is required
  
  Status: Full-time, 12-month, salary non-exempt
  
  Salary: $48,000-$55,000
  
  Working Environment & Physical Requirements
  

  • Generally, the role is conducted in a heated and cooled office environment
  • Most of the work can be done sitting
  • Routinely move about inside the building and occasionally outside from building to building
  • Frequent interaction with others through speaking, listening, and typing  Ability to operate office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, and the like
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours

  Disclaimer
  

  • The employee must be capable of fully performing all duties described herein, either without or with reasonable accommodation.
  • The Albany Academies reserves the right to alter this job description.
  • Employment with The Albany Academies is at will.

• Assistant Director of Advancement for Alumni & Alumnae Relations

  School Overview

  The Albany Academies is an independent, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-graduate, educational institution located in Albany, New York that coordinates single-sex and co-educational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.

  
  At The Albany Academies, the active expression of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the life of the school. In harmony with our Mission Statement and reflective of our Core Values, the Academies are committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just school climate dedicated to inclusive excellence.

  
  Our vision is to maintain and improve the reputation of The Albany Academies as a premier academic institution that develops high-character, intellectually curious students and prepares them for future success. We employ talented faculty and staff who are respected for following current educational best practices. These powerful educators teach time-honored content and skills that our graduates use to be successful in higher education and life beyond. They also collaborate cross-departmentally and divisionally in spaces and programs geared towards educational student experiences and design thinking. This approach allows us to provide innovative learning experiences, authentic leadership opportunities, and abundant co-curricular opportunities for student engagement.

  
  For additional information about the school go to AlbanyAcademeis.org
  
  

  Position Summary
  The Assistant Director of Advancement for Alumni & Alumnae Relations leads and manages all interactions with the school’s alumni & alumnae communities.
  
  

  Reports to: Director of Advancement
  
  

  Direct Reports: None
  
  

  Responsibilities

  Responsibilities include but not limited to, the following:

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit alumnae and alumni of The Albany Academies
  • Conduct regular validation meetings with prospects who have not been visited previously to determine giving potential and opportunities for engagement
  • Inform the Director of Advancement of all major gift and campaign prospects
  • Coordinate and host regional alumni & alumnae events.
  • Work collaboratively across the Advancement team.
  • Partner with campus colleagues to build alumni & alumnae relations leading to increased engagement and gift production.
  • Lead effort to welcome new graduates to the alumni and alumnae associations
  • Design and develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
  • Develop proposals, briefings, and other donor correspondence.
  • Plan and execute events that facilitate contact with prospects. (Homecoming, Reunion, 50th-anniversary gift, mid-winter dinner)
  • Plan, manage, and execute the Alumnae Association, Alumni Association, Young Leaders Group, Alumni/ae Diversity Committee.
  • Launch and manage an online Alumni/ae Networking Directory.
  • Develop and manage a robust alumni/ae volunteer program.
  • Invite key members of The Academies leadership to participate in appropriate events and conversations.
  • Ensure that all engagement activity is documented in Raiser’s Edge database.
  • Travel nationally to meet with constituents and/or attend events.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

  Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience. Preferably with academic institutions.
  • Proven track record of fundraising success and increased engagement.
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of constituents in a school community.
  • Working knowledge of basic research tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Characteristics

  • Brings fundraising savvy to the Institutional Advancement team.
  • Proposes new approaches to engagement and fundraising.
  • Participates in dialogue with colleagues in a way that leads to the best possible decisions and enhances positive team relationships.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development.
  • Communicates (verbally and writing) effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Is calm in challenging situations.
  • Advocates for the good of the institution.
  • Has enthusiasm for the work.

  Assignment Type: Full Time, 12-month, Exempt
  
  

  Compensation: $65,000-$85,000
  
  

  Working Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Generally, the role is conducted in a heated and cooled office/classroom environment.
  • Most of the work is done sitting or standing.
  • Regular travel by car, train, or plane.
  • Routinely move about inside the building and occasionally outside from building to building.
  • Frequent interaction with others speaking, listening and typing.
  • Ability to operate office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, and the like.

  Disclaimer

  • The employee must be capable of fully performing all duties described herein, either without or with reasonable accommodation.
  • The Albany Academies reserves the right to alter this job description.
  • Employment with The Albany Academies is at will.

• Extended Day Staff Member

  Schedule:

  • Extended day operates every school day from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm.
  • Position is open to anyone that can consistently work at least 2 days per week

  Responsibilities

  • Receive Pre-School through 4th grade students as they enter the facility
  • Provide age-appropriate activities
  • Ensure student safety
  • Escort students to the parking lot at the end of their day

  Reports to: Judi Morrissey, Extended Day Manager

   

  Status: This is a part-time, hourly position

   

  Compensation: $14.20 - $24.00

   

  Requires a background check and submission of fingerprints to the NY State Education Department

   

  To apply or learn more about the position, send an email to Judi Morrissey at morrisseyj@albanyacadmeis.org

• School Nurse

  School Overview

  The Albany Academies is an independent, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-graduate, educational institution located in Albany, New York that coordinates single-sex and co-educational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.

   

  At The Albany Academies, the active expression of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the life of the school. In harmony with our Mission Statement and reflective of our Core Values, the Academies are committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just school climate dedicated to inclusive excellence.

   

  Our vision is to maintain and improve the reputation of The Albany Academies as a premier academic institution that develops high-character, intellectually curious students and prepares them for future success. We employ talented faculty and staff who are respected for following current educational best practices. These powerful educators teach time-honored content and skills that our graduates use to be successful in higher education and life beyond. They also collaborate cross-departmentally and divisionally in spaces and programs geared towards educational student experiences and design thinking. This approach allows us to provide innovative learning experiences, authentic leadership opportunities, and abundant co-curricular opportunities for student engagement.

   

  For additional information about the school go to AlbanyAcademeis.org
  
  

  Summary

  The Albany Academies provide a program of health services for all students in accordance with Commissioner's regulations along with the laws and regulations of other governing bodies, which address the provision of health services for children in New York State Schools. The School Nurse role provides health services to students and faculty and also promotes health-related habits. The School Nurse staffs the health office during regular school hours, which are 7:45-3:30.
  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
  • Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
  • Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
  • Complete New York State-required health screenings
  • ·Update students’ medical history and maintain physical exam records
  • ·Maintain medication orders and administer medications per physician's order
  • Work with the Athletics Department to ensure that the NYSED requirements for athletics are met and maintained
  • Communicate with parents via phone calls, emails, and parent meetings
  • Ensure the school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
  • Ensure compliance with NYS and local health laws
  • Collect, organize, and maintain Student Health Records to include immunizations, physicals, accidents, office visits, and report as required
  • Maintain/update school health policies and procedures to reflect changes in school and health policies, laws and regulations
  • Monitor student absences daily and maintain and report appropriate records
  • Request, collect, and administer all student medications
  • Stock adult and junior EpiPens
  • Communicate to all appropriate school personnel, the health issues and needs of students to ensure their safety and well-being during school hours
  • Work with Food Services to address student dietary needs
  • Maintain AED equipment and report to REMO as required
  • Provide and maintain Universal Precaution Kits
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of Emergency Response Team meetings and Student Wellness Committee meetings

  Qualifications

  • Registered nurse (required)
  • AED certification
  • CPR certification
  • At least 3 years of nursing experience with preferably 1 year in a school setting
  • Knowledge of basic computer software; excel, word, and electronic medical records systems
  • Successful background check

  Characteristics

  • Cares deeply about the well-being of students
  • Communicates effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Is calm in challenging situations
  • Advocates for the good of the institution
  • Has enthusiasm for the work

  FLSA Status – Exempt

   

  Assignment type: Full-time, 10-month (possibility for 12 months to include summer camp)

   

  Reports to: Lead Albany Academies Nurse

   

  Compensation: $50,000-$55,000
  
  

  Working Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Generally, the role is conducted in a heated and cooled environment
  • Routine interaction with ill students
  • Requires wearing personal protective equipment when interacting with ill students
  • The work is done sitting or standing and routinely requires movement inside the assigned building and occasionally outside from building to building
  • Frequent interaction with others
  • Ability to operate office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, and the like

  Disclaimer

  • The employee must be capable of fully performing all duties described herein, either without or with reasonable accommodation
  • The Albany Academies reserves the right to alter this job description
  • Employment with The Albany Academies is at-will