Employment

Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys in grades six through twelve, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love. We foster a radically student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Position: Associate Director of Admissions
Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management
Status: Full-Time Exempt

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Admissions will apply creativity and depth of knowledge to deliver a customer focused, systematic, analytical approach to identifying, recruiting, enrolling, and re-enrolling students for the Upper School in support of Malvern Prep's ambitious aspirations. Actively contributes to the growth, development, and activities of the Enrollment Management Office and Advancement Department. Embraces Malvern's mission and core values in all facets of the enrollment management process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of prior admissions or related experience

Essential Duties:

• Directly participates in the recruitment and admission of all new Upper School students and supports other admission activities as needed.
• Assists the Director of Enrollment Management in creating a strategic, customer-focused approach to enrollment management that results in Malvern Prep's long-term financial sustainability. Assists in creating a clear map of tactics to achieve the strategy.
• Works with the Director of Enrollment Management to create a proactive recruitment strategy for new ninth graders and retention strategy for Malvern Prep eighth graders.
• Identifies target markets for prospective Upper School students and creates proactive strategies for engagement. This includes building relationships with key leaders in feeder schools.
• Effectively communicates the Malvern Prep experience in a clear and compelling way.
• Effectively communicates the admissions and financial aid process to families and proactively manages the application process for Upper School candidates including the coordination of: managing inquiries, gathering application materials, arranging for admissions testing, communicating final decisions, etc.
• Partners with various faculty and staff around campus.
• Works with the Director of Enrollment Management on the financial aid strategy and awarding for Upper School students.
• Effectively utilizes the Enrollment Management database.
• Collaborates with Marketing & Communications to create admissions marketing materials, mailings, and publications geared towards attracting Upper School students.
• Works closely with the Development Office with regard to identifying alumni who can help in the admissions process and identifying potential donors through the admissions process.
• Assesses the quality and efficiency of the admissions process by keeping relevant reports and statistics on all aspects of recruitment and re-enrollment.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Keeps up-to-date with innovative developments and trends in the admissions field.
• Makes the most of all opportunities to continue developing as a professional; acts to keep self professionally competent.
• Proactively acts as a community liaison and supports public relations and fundraising activities.
• Actively participates in various meetings, such as department, administrative, school meetings, etc.

Competencies Required:

• Competently applies a body of information and skills (i.e. enrollment management, marketing, sales, finance, technology, education, etc.) necessary to perform a function.
• Responds to requests for information and feedback in an accurate, substantive, and timely manner. Follows up with others in a timely fashion and exhibits dependability in all facets of his/her role.
• Creates value by working together with others toward a common goal, contributing to one's respective expertise or knowledge to achieve the desired outcome.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills; a relationships builder.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with Google Drive.
• Able to work independently and effectively with other team members.
• Good team player and very reliable in working without close supervision.
• Passionate about actively supporting the school's mission.

To Apply:
Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be forwarded to employment@malvernprep.org.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep's mission.

As a leading independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School serves 620 boys in grades 6 through 12 and is committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love. Located on a 103-acre campus in the Greater Philadelphia suburb of Malvern, PA, Malvern Prep fosters a radically student centered approach to learning, and seeks individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Director of Development & Partnerships will embrace Malvern’s mission and core values in all facets of the development process and coach, guide and mentor others to do the same. The Director will apply strategic leadership, vision, and creative thinking to design and execute a comprehensive development program in support of Malvern Prep’s ambitious aspirations. The incoming Director will be tasked with strengthening the operational infrastructure within the Office of Development while staffing the Executive Director of Advancement as well as the Head of School on matters related to development. The Director will lead the development team to initiate, manage and implement programs designed to attract donors who want to make a difference at Malvern Prep. While collaborating closely with the Director of Marketing and the Director of Admissions, the Director will deliver an integrated and innovative approach to school advancement.

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible management positions in development/fundraising. The successful candidate must have a broad exposure to all facets of development including data management and analysis, annual fund, major gifts, planned giving and capital campaign experience coupled with the ability to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects. The Director will have strong leadership and management skills, both strategic and tactical, and a demonstrated ability to mentor an effective team, while successfully engaging and staffing volunteers.

The ability to clearly articulate specific, incremental fundraising goals and motivate and manage a team to achieve those goals will be necessary for the success of the incoming Director. Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE and/or Master’s degree preferred. Must be willing and able to travel and be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed.

Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys in grades 6-12, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love. We foster a radically student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Position: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Reports to: Head of School
Status: Full-Time Exempt

Job Summary: The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will work closely with the Head of School and Leadership Team to oversee strategies and initiatives to foster an environment where each individual of the Malvern community is recognized, respected, and valued. This individual will collaborate with all constituencies of the community to develop and ensure the implementation of plans and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Director will embrace Malvern's Mission and Core Augustinian Values of Truth, Unity, and Love in all facets of performing the role. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion work is transformational work and requires commitment by all members of the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership required

Essential Duties:
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be charged with identifying and implementing community-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Be an active, visible, and engaged presence within the overall life of the school;
• Organize, manage, and identify DEI task force members who bring perspectives from different teams and facets of the school;
• Develop clarity of the school's and the committee's (DEI) mission statement with the assistance of the members of the DEI task force;
• Manage existing DEI budget for student, faculty, and family-related programs;
• Oversee and guide committees and affinity groups responsible for carrying out diversity, equity, and inclusion work, including the creation of these groups if they fail to currently exist;
• Support an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates our students, family, faculty, faculty, and staff. To this end, partner with community organizations to provide ongoing training for members of the Malvern community.

Curriculum & Instruction - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will work in concert with those responsible for designing and implementing teaching and learning on campus with a goal that our students think critically about identity and cultural diversity.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Academics, curriculum coordinator teams, individual faculty members, and academic departments to develop courses and curricula that actively engage learners on the topics of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nation and nationhood, class, age, and their intersections;
• Assist in researching new pedagogies, curricula, and best practices that address common classroom challenges in teaching about identity, social difference, and inequality.

Recruiting, Networking, & Hiring - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will collaborate in processes leading to the hiring of employees, assist  in designing programs for prospective families, and develop relationships with schools from which students and families of color can be admitted to Malvern.

• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources and Head of School to achieve greater success in recruiting and supporting diverse faculty and staff;
• Partner with the Enrollment Management team in the recruitment, mentoring, and retention of students, while also partnering with the Financial Aid Committee;
• Partner with the Alumni Office to develop relations with alumni as needed

Student Leadership & Education - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be a resource person for student leadership in designing and executing programs pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Develop strong relationships with students with the goal of developing skills for self-care, social-advocacy, and social justice.
• Facilitate student attendance at local, regional, and national conferences related to equity education;
• Work with the Assistant Head of School for Student Leadership, the Director of Student Life, and various coordinators, coaches, and moderators to support inclusive access and execution of all programming.

Adult Education & Professional Development - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will work with various adult constituents to further develop critical social and cultural competencies.

• Organize and provide diversity and equity learning opportunities for the Malvern community as a whole;
• Network with diversity and equity directors at other independent schools;
• Encourage faculty and staff attendance at local, regional, and national conferences related to equity education.

Regional and National Program - The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will promote Malvern's institutional vision for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department in on-going efforts to implement Malvern's commitment to inclusion and equity;
• Establish educational alliances with local and national organizations to provide information to current families and potential students.

Competencies Required:

• Recognize and articulate that equity and inclusion work is more transformational than task oriented work and it requires self-care, interpersonal communication, and commitment by all members of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with Google Drive.
• Willing to utilize all communications vehicles including face to face, phone, letters, email and social media.
• Able to work independently and effectively with other team members.
• Good team player and very reliable in working without close supervision.
• Passionate about actively supporting the School's mission.

To Apply:
Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be forwarded to employment@malvernprep.org.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep's mission.

Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys grades 6-12, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity and Love. We foster an intensely student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Position: Costume Designer
Reports to: Director of High School or Middle School productions
Department: Upper School and Middle School
Status: Part-Time after school and weekends

Job Summary
Applies creative thinking and depth of knowledge to design, execute, and foster a student centered theatre program that is in support of Malvern Prep’s ambitious aspirations. Supports the school’s mission by providing students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the necessary skills needed to be a stage wise actor, or theatre technician. Supports both the creative team and student actors and technicians. Works collaboratively with a dedicated team in a professional manner in creating the costume plot for the Upper School drama, Musical, and Middle School musical. Designs, executes, and develops the costumes for each high school and middle school team. Supports the Director of the HS or MS show in the many logistics of the production to ensure a smooth creative process and that all goals are met in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in costume design, fashion, theater, education, or related field
• Evidence of a commitment to a team-based environment
• Current (dated within a year) clearances

Essential Duties

• Work collaboratively with the Directors of MTS
• Design the costume plot for two high school shows and one middle school production
• Run wardrobe throughout the dress rehearsals and productions
• Supervise a small team of students in the design process and costume execution
• Coordinate parent volunteers, as needed.
• Communicate with the parents in coordinating any items that the student may have to bring in as part of their costume
• Properly clean costumes after each production
• Works with the students to restock all cleaned costumes at the end of each production
• Aids in proper supervision which may include before, during, and after rehearsals and performances
• Model and develop a healthy and respectful environment between team members and students
• Support students in a way that builds confidence
• Regularly communicates (ie. team meetings, informal check ins, etc.with the team to ensure all goals are being met

Competencies Required

• Ability to design, sew, and alter costumes for each of the School’s three shows
• Excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good time management skills
• Proficiency in technology (i.e. Microsoft, google, social media, etc.)
• Team player

To Apply
Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be emailed to employment@malvernprep.org:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Please list at least 2 references

Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep's mission.

Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys in grades 6-12, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love. We foster an intensely student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Position: Middle School Choreographer
Reports to: Director of the Middle School Show
Department: Arts
Status: Part-Time, after school and weekends

Job Summary:
Applies creative thinking and depth of knowledge to design, execute, and create a student-centered theatre program that is in support of Malvern Prep's ambitious aspirations. Supports the school's mission by providing students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the necessary skills needed to be a stage-wise actor. Works collaboratively with a dedicated team in a professional manner in creating the Middle School Musical. Supports a diverse and inclusive environment and ensures that the students gain a healthy experience in dance and stage movement that enhances their theatre experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in dance or a related field
• Evidence of a commitment to a team-based environment
• Current (dated within a year) clearances

Essential Duties:

• Choreograph the Middle School Musical
• Collaborate with the other directors on the audition process and casting
• Work collaboratively with the creative team in creating the overall look of the show
• Model and develop a healthy and respectful environment between team members and students
• Support students in a way that builds confidence
• Aids in proper supervision, which may include before, during, and after rehearsal and performances
• Foster student leadership where appropriate (i.e. dance captains)
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the creative team to ensure all goals are being met

Competencies Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good time management skills
• Proficiency in technology (i.e. Microsoft, Google, social media, etc.)
• Team player

Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys grades 6-12, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity and Love. We foster a radically student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

• High School Diploma required
• 5+ years administrative assistant experience

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Saves the executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Proactively maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Answers phone calls and directs calls to appropriate parties or takes messages.
• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; drafts, edits and proofreads sensitive and confidential correspondence and material.
• Plans and manages special events and high-profile meetings, including the preparation of presentation materials.
• Attends key meetings as needed, helping to prepare meeting agenda, arranging and setting up A/V, and drafting and distributing minutes.
• Utilizes development and enrollment management databases for data entry, research and list creation.
• Plays a significant role assisting with the completion of projects requiring detail orientation and follow through.
• Manages and reconciles accounts; purchases supplies; prepares invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence; reads and analyzes correspondence, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
• Files and retrieves documents, records, and reports.
• Assesses the quality and efficiency of their work by keeping relevant reports and statistics on all aspects of the operation.
• Continually evaluates and, where necessary, supports the redesign of their work with the goal of improving their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards, acting as a role model.
• Keeps up-to-date with innovative developments and trends in the administrative assistant field.
• Makes the most of all opportunities to continue developing as an administrative assistant; acts to keep self professionally competent.
• Builds and maintains a professional rapport with a broad audience – alumni, students, parents, all other staff and external contacts.

• Highly organized
• Responds to requests for information and feedback in an accurate, substantive and timely manner. Follows up with others in a timely fashion and exhibits dependability in all facets  of his/her role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with Google Drive
• Able to work independently and effectively with other team members.
• Good team player and very reliable in working without close supervision.
• Passionate about actively supporting the School’s mission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter