Director of Advancement

Situated on an idyllic campus at the base of Mt. Diablo, The Athenian School is a college preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6-12, located in Danville, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its founding in 1965, The Athenian School has been both a pioneer and leader in experiential education and seeks to continue and build upon this legacy. The Head of School and the school community invite nominations and applications for a highly relational, thoughtful, and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement.

ABOUT THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL
Athenian is a close-knit, thriving community of learners. The school enrolls 525 students across all grades with 170 middle school students and 355 upper school students. While day students make up most of the student body, Athenian’s 60 Upper School boarding students hail from 11 home countries, enriching the school’s vibrant culture. The 75 acre campus is home to more than 140 people, including students, faculty, staff, and children.

The Athenian School is situated 32 miles east of San Francisco and nestled among the Danville, Diablo, and Blackhawk communities. Danville is known for its small-town atmosphere and quality of life, including highly rated public elementary schools. Athenian’s land opens up to wild space on Mt. Diablo for outdoor adventure in students’ backyard. A massive solar array provides nearly 50% percent of the school’s power and is just one of many ways Athenian strives to be a green campus. Proximity to Berkeley, Oakland, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco provides endless opportunities for dining, cultural, and social experiences. For more information on Athenian, please visit the “Fast Facts” page on the school’s website.

THE ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
The Director of Advancement will provide the overall vision, leadership, and direction for Athenian’s advancement programs and continue to strengthen its reputation as a top-tier independent Middle and Upper School. Reporting to the Head of School and an essential member of the senior leadership team, the Director will work closely with other senior leaders to establish priorities and strategies to meet school-wide objectives.

The Director of Advancement must be an accomplished fundraiser with the strategic vision to lead an advancement team that interacts and engages well with a range of diverse constituents. The Director of Advancement must be a skilled listener, communicator, and relationship builder who can articulate clear and compelling cases for support that ensures the growth and vitality of one of the nation’s premier independent schools.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $180,000 – $210,000 with a generous benefits package. Community members also enjoy meals on campus, the use of athletic facilities, and much more.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The search committee for Athenian’s next Director of Advancement is now accepting applications and nominations and will begin reviewing materials immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest and current resume. We have retained Campbell & Company to partner with us on this search; kindly review the position overview and apply directly through Campbell & Company.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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