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About St. John’s Prep St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity. 

Position Overview and Responsibilities 

The Director of Parent Engagement serves as the central point of contact and key resource for all parent and grandparent engagement efforts at St. John’s Prep. Reporting to and partnering with the Managing Director of Annual Giving, the Director is responsible for leading the PREP Parent Council (the School’s parent volunteer organization) and overseeing parent and grandparent events, communications, and engagement initiatives. In addition, the Director supports the School’s fundraising goals by soliciting parents to generate philanthropic support. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Serve as the central point of contact for parent engagement across campus, acting as a key resource for parents seeking meaningful ways to get involved at St. John’s. 
• Lead the PREP Parent Council, including volunteer recruitment, member engagement, meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities, in collaboration with the Executive Board. ● Partner with Campus Ministry, Parent Community Formation, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Development (MACD), and other campus departments and programs to ensure parent engagement efforts are coordinated, strategic, and accessible. ● Plan and execute several annual events for parents and grandparents, including parent welcome receptions and Grandfriends Days. 
• Manage a portfolio of parent prospects and donors; engage, solicit, and steward parent donors to support fundraising goals. 
• In collaboration with the Managing Director of Annual Giving, educate parents on the importance of a robust annual fund and the need for philanthropic support. ● Develop and implement strategies to increase parent donor participation, with a targeted emphasis on securing leadership-level gifts ($1,000+).
• Interact regularly with members of the faculty and staff to promote Advancement efforts. ● Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. 
• Experience in customer service, relationship management, education, advancement, or a related field. 
• Prior experience in fundraising, volunteer management, or parent engagement strongly preferred. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing circumstances. 
• Self-motivated with a proven record of working independently, taking initiative, and exercising sound judgment. 
• Comfort with basic data gathering, analysis, and database systems; experience with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) a plus. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time. 
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday. ● Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. ● Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, and educational tools. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

All members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. John’s Preparatory School by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic values. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular, intramural, and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. John’s Prep, including our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. 

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online Application for Employment found on the Employment page of www.stjohnsprep.org. 

Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty role. Please, no phone calls.