Lewisville, North Carolina
Princeton, New Jersey
Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Tapm, Florida
Type: Part Time
Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,460 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways.
At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.
Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.
The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.
Parent Engagement Coordinator:
Position Summary
As a key member of the Office of Institutional Advancement, reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Parent Engagement Coordinator serves as a liaison between Berkeley’s Parents’ Association and the school. All parents are members of the Parents’ Association, which is led by a board of parent volunteers from all three school divisions.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-centered professional who thrives in a dynamic school community and enjoys working closely with parents and volunteers. This individual must be both warm and approachable while also possessing the confidence and organizational skills necessary to manage complex volunteer initiatives and navigate a community with many enthusiastic ideas and perspectives. The Parent Engagement Coordinator should be skilled at building strong partnerships, establishing clear processes, and ensuring parent involvement aligns with the mission and priorities of the school.
The Parent Engagement Coordinator works directly with the Parents’ Association Board, which oversees a variety of volunteer roles to provide engagement opportunities. The Parent Engagement Coordinator develops and implements programs for volunteer training and works closely with faculty, staff, and parents to plan, organize, and coordinate events.
The position will build upon a robust, existing program and further expand parent volunteer engagement for Berkeley.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Advancement team, faculty, staff, and parents regarding Parents’ Association events
- Oversee various volunteer opportunities for Berkeley parents, including a variety of events, programs, and service opportunities
- Work closely with Parents’ Association on their BUC BASH fundraiser event, which is held every other year to support school-wide initiatives and Parents’ Association events
- Manage volunteer relationships, including the Parents’ Association Board and its committees
- Participate in various parent engagement opportunities as needed in addition to Parents’ Association events
- Advise and provide support to the Parents’ Association President throughout the school year to guide their leadership of the organization
- Work closely with the Parents’ Association Treasurer and Business Office regarding all budgets, receipts, expenses, and financial reports
- Identify, recruit, train, manage, and provide recognition for committee leadership, event volunteers and others
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Confident communicator who can engage diplomatically with a wide range of personalities
- Volunteer management and event coordination preferred
- Knowledge of fundraising culture
- Possesses the ability to interact in a pleasant and professional manner while establishing clear expectations, boundaries, and processes with all constituents
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to motivate, appreciate, and retain volunteers while channeling volunteer energy and ideas into productive, mission-aligned outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Preference to previous database and Google suite experience
Compensation and Benefits
The appointment will begin August 1, and is a part-time, 10-month position. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.
Interested Persons:
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All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.
Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national or ancestral origin, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, and other School-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
