Assistant Director of Parent Programs

Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Parent Programs in the Advancement Office. This position serves as the primary liaison between Saint Ignatius High School and the parent volunteers of the Loyola Society and Fathers' Club, helping to cultivate meaningful parent engagement, strengthen community relationships, and support Advancement initiatives through strategic event planning, communications, and stewardship.

The Assistant Director of Parent Programs serves as a key collaborator across departments and with parent leadership groups to create welcoming, mission-centered experiences that reflect the Jesuit values of Saint Ignatius High School.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, customer-serviceoriented, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities, and demonstrates strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills. This individual will partner with Advancement and fundraising staff to strengthen parent engagement and philanthropic support by developing strategies that move parents through the engagement pipeline, while also supporting donor cultivation, community-building through parent programming, onboarding and stewardship of Loyola Society Lifetime Members, and broader departmental initiatives.

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Special Events.

Saint Ignatius High School has been named as an exemplary workplace by Northcoast 99 for 2024 and 2025 and offers outstanding benefits, professional development opportunities, and a mission-driven work environment dedicated to forming Men for Others.

Primary Areas Of Responsibility

Parent Programming & Event Management

• Execute and manage all aspects of parent programming events and activities, including planning, execution, logistics, and follow-up - including but not limited to managing timelines, communications, registrations, vendors and rental coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all Loyola Society and Fathers' Club initiatives and events, collaborating closely with internal departments including Campus Dining, Campus Ministry, Facilities, Athletics, Communications and Administration.
• Coordinate meetings with Loyola Society leadership, Fathers' Club leadership, school departments, and external vendors
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and communications for parent initiatives
• Manage day-of event operations and troubleshoot logistical issues as needed
• Attend and support Advancement Office events as requested
  
  

Communications & Marketing

• Develop and manage comprehensive marketing and communication plans for parent programming
• Create and edit copy for email communications, newsletters, website updates, social media, and event materials/messaging, among others
• Coordinate social media and website content submissions with the Communications Office
  
  

Administrative & Database Responsibilities

• Manage event registrations and constituent records through Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
• Maintain accurate event registration spreadsheets and attendee data
• Generate reports, queries, and mailing lists as needed
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and event-related payments
• Coordinate mailings and constituent communications
• Ensure accurate event listings on school calendars and internal systems
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional attitude, demeanor, and work ethic
• Demonstrated passion for Jesuit education and the mission of Saint Ignatius High School
• Commitment to the Catholic faith and Jesuit values
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 13 years of experience in event planning, Advancement, communications, volunteer management, or related field
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating volunteers and committees preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google workplace, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge. Knowledge of Greater Giving, Square, Canva preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events and school functions
  
  

About Saint Ignatius High School

Saint Ignatius High School, founded in 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school serving more than 1,400 young men from across Northeast Ohio. Located in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, Saint Ignatius is nationally recognized for academic excellence, faith formation, service, and leadership development.

With a mission centered on forming Men for Others, Saint Ignatius provides a rigorous educational experience rooted in Catholic and Jesuit traditions while fostering compassion, justice, and lifelong learning.

Saint Ignatius High School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary range: $55,000-$65,000