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Cranbrook Educational Community · 11 hours ago

Director of Parent Programs – Cranbrook Schools

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. The Director of Parent Programs is responsible for directing Cranbrook’s Parent Programs, collaborating with various departments to manage and oversee events and programs for parents and prospective donors.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, support, and manage parent volunteers

Direct the activities of the Parent’s Council, Bravo, Booster Club, and Dad’s Club

Plan, manage and implement gatherings throughout the year including but not limited to:

Annual School Gala

Parent cultivation, recognition and stewardship events

Conduct annual, personal visits with current parents, grandparents, or parents of alumni for cultivation and stewardship

Collaborate with School Division Heads and Department Heads to identify, develop, and implement mission affirming parent programming

Collaborate with the Directors of The Cranbrook School Fund, Alumni Relations, and Major Gift Officers to assist in the development of an annual fundraising plan for parents

Attend various Advancement functions including but not limited to Parents Weekend, Homecoming, Reunion, holiday parties, and area receptions

Qualification

Event coordinationVolunteer managementDevelopment experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteDatabase managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required along with a minimum of three years of strong administration background demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility

Experience in event coordination and volunteer management

Must be able to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends of Cranbrook School

Must be able to work independently as well as within a team, solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations

Strong organizational and planning skills, creativity and attentiveness to detail is required

Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to create mail merges, complex spreadsheets, and maintain and run Development reports

Knowledge and experience working with databases, preferably the Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge platform

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality and to interact professionally with parents and colleagues

Willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours

Requires a valid Michigan driver's license with satisfactory driving record