Director of Parent Programs - Cranbrook Schools

Director of Parent Programs - Cranbrook Schools

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Director of Parent Programs is responsible for directing Cranbrook’s Parent Programs which include Parent’s Council, Bravo, Booster Club, and Dad’s Clubs. The Director collaborates with the Directors of The Cranbrook Schools Fund, Alumni Relations, and Major Gift Officers to help identify, analyze and review prospective donors to determine the effective solicitation processes, and manages and oversees programs and events for these constituents.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The incumbent will supervise an Administrative Assistant.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required along with a minimum of three years of strong administration background demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility. Development experience is preferred.
• 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.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.