Advancement Administrative Assistant for the Office of Institutional Advancement

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 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. In fact, Berkeley was named a “2026 Top Workplace” by the Tampa Bay Times.

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.

Advancement Administrative Assistant

The Advancement Assistant is an integral member of Berkeley Preparatory School’s Office of Institutional Advancement, which oversees fundraising, volunteer engagement, family and alumni relations, and Advancement communications.

Serving as a primary point of contact for donors, volunteers, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and school leadership, the Advancement Assistant plays a vital role in advancing the School’s philanthropic and engagement goals.

This position provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and programmatic support for fundraising and constituent engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating events and volunteer activities, managing donor stewardship and recognition processes, assisting with gift acknowledgements and communications, maintaining constituent records, and supporting the execution of annual and long-term advancement strategies.

The Advancement Assistant provides direct support to key engagement programs, including the Berkeley Alumni Association, Berkeley Parents’ Association, and the Berkeley Fund annual giving program, helping to foster a culture of philanthropy and lifelong connection to Berkeley Preparatory School.

Essential Responsibilities

Office Administration and Operations

Manage the daily operations of the Office of Institutional Advancement and provide administrative support to the Director of Institutional Advancement and the Advancement team.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain calendars for the Director of Institutional Advancement, Advancement Office, and designated campus meeting spaces.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and campus events, ensuring complete and accurate calendar details.
• Approve and manage facility reservations for designated Advancement spaces, including the Board Room, Divers Alumni Room, and Vasiloudes Courtyard.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive annual Advancement calendars, color-coded by program area, to coordinate fundraising, engagement, and stewardship activities and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Institutional Advancement to coordinate priorities, follow-up activities, correspondence, reports, meetings, and events.
• Organize Advancement staff meetings, including room reservations, agendas, reminders, and departmental schedules.
• Assist in planning and coordinating annual department retreats and team-building activities.
• Register staff members for professional development opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the Director of Institutional Advancement and prepare detailed travel itineraries and supporting materials.
• Order and maintain departmental office supplies and materials.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, check requests, facility requests, maintenance requests, and catering requests.
• Provide backup reception and visitor support as needed.
• Coordinate employee recognition activities, team celebrations, and departmental events.

Advancement Services and Database Support

Provide administrative and operational support for Advancement Services and donor database management.

Responsibilities include

• Assist with gift processing and gift acknowledgment procedures.
• Prepare gift batch prelists and supporting documentation.
• Provide backup support for gift entry and acknowledgment processes in Raiser’s Edge.
• Enter and maintain constituent records, contact reports, event attendance records, and related database information.
• Assist with database requests, distribution lists, and email list generation.
• Support data integrity and quality assurance initiatives.

Event Management and Advancement Programs

Coordinate administrative and logistical support for Advancement-sponsored events and school-wide engagement activities.

Responsibilities include

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising, alumni, parent, volunteer, stewardship, and cultivation events.
• Coordinate invitations, registrations, guest tracking, name tags, attendee lists, and event communications.
• Support event logistics including facility reservations, catering, rentals, audiovisual needs, and event setup.
• Support the development and implementation of event-day procedures, including registration, check-in, and post-event follow-up.

Volunteer and Berkeley Blazers Support

Provide administrative and organizational support for volunteer programs and the Berkeley Blazers organization.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain accurate membership records and rosters.
• Track dues-paying members and membership renewals.
• Coordinate annual membership renewal and recruitment communications.
• Produce and distribute the annual Berkeley Blazers Directory.
• Coordinate invitations, registrations, catering, meeting materials, room setup, agendas, and name tags.
• Support volunteer leaders with communications, reports, scheduling, and administrative needs.
• Provide timely follow-up and support for volunteer initiatives and activities.

Donor Relations and Stewardship Support

Support donor engagement, stewardship, and cultivation activities under the direction of Advancement leadership.

Responsibilities include

• Assist with the coordination of meetings involving the Head of School, current families, prospective donors, and volunteers.
• Prepare donor packets, informational materials, and presentation resources.
• Support stewardship and cultivation events through invitation management, response tracking, and event coordination.
• Assist with Capital Campaign committee meetings and related administrative activities.
• Coordinate donor recognition efforts, including donor signage and recognition displays across campus.
• Maintain records related to donor recognition and stewardship activities.

Annual Giving Reporting and Financial Tracking

Provide reporting and administrative support for fundraising, events, and volunteer engagement activities.

Responsibilities include

• Create and maintain reports, spreadsheets, donor lists, and tracking systems.
• Monitor event registrations, participation, and financial activity.
• Maintain accurate records for volunteer and donor engagement initiatives.
• Assist with benchmarking and performance reporting.
• Support internal and external reporting needs for Advancement leadership and volunteers.

Compensation and Benefits

The appointment will begin as soon as possible, and is a full-time, salary, non-exempt position with full benefits. 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, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic 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.