Employment

Are you interested in being part of the community at Creighton Prep? Consider this your invitation to find out more about the Creighton Prep Volunteer Corps (CPVC)!

The Creighton Prep Volunteer Corps is a program that offers a Creighton Prep alumnus or an alumnus of another Jesuit high school/university who recently graduated from college the opportunity to give a year of his life in service as a full-time volunteer at the school. Volunteers serve in collaboration with other men and women who share a commitment to Jesuit education

CPVC volunteers are challenged to be Men for Others by working in the ministry of Jesuit secondary education and by living in community with other CPVC volunteers.

Learn more about serving in the CREIGHTON PREP VOLUNTEER CORPS.

Creighton Prep is currently seeking a long term substitute for Psychology beginning in August through mid-October, 2023. Qualified applicants should possess a valid Nebraska teaching certificate, with an endorsement in Social Studies, or a related field. If interested, send a cover letter and resume to Tom Haindfield, Social Studies Department Chair, at thaindfield@creightonprep.org.

Overview: 
Accompanists are highly-skilled individuals who play a significant role in the process of teaching music. The accompanist, when working at her or his highest potential, greatly enhances the rehearsal process by rapidly providing accurate lines of musical notes, demonstrating harmonies and helping establish the emotional undercurrent of the musical piece being studied.  When the choir enters into the performance aspect of a piece, the accompanist provides an essential, powerful voice in the musical framework.  
Duties of the Accompanist: 

• This Accompanist position involves approximately 320 hours of work over the course of two semesters.
• The Accompanist duties include:
• Accompanying our three choirs at all rehearsals. These three choirs include: Prep Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir. 
• Accompanying the three choirs at all concerts, masses and special events.
• Rehearsal times are typically between the hours of 8:00am and 11:00am, Monday through Friday.

Requirements and Skills Necessary for the Accompanist Position: 

• Rapid sight reading in both open-score and piano reduction formats
• Knowledge of a variety of genres and the ability to shift seamlessly between each genre
• Leadership capability in sectional rehearsals
• Professional demeanor when communicating with students and colleagues
• Successful completion of a background check, and must be trained in or prepared to complete Safe Environment Training offered through the Archdiocese of Omaha

Contact Information for the Accompanist Position: 
All those interested in this opportunity should contact Mr. Rob Chesire, Director of Vocal Music:
Email: rchesire@creightonprep.org
 

Job Title: Vice President of Advancement
Department: Advancement
Reports to: President of Creighton Preparatory School
FLSA Status:  Exempt           

Overview:

The Vice President of Advancement at Creighton Preparatory School develops and executes constituent engagement strategies to advance the philanthropy culture and results for the school. This position is directly responsible for overseeing the Advancement Team, with a direct supervisory role over all personnel who serve on the Advancement Team and the programs executed by the team.

Summary:

Creighton Prep’s mission is to form men of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. That mission animates everything we do. A candidate does not need to be a Creighton Prep alumnus or have prior experience of Jesuit schools or missions. However, it is essential that the candidate demonstrates a commitment to mission-driven organizations and a willingness to grow in understanding and commitment to Catholic education in the Jesuit tradition. As a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Creighton Prep has been educating Men for Others for 145 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. 

The Vice President is the primary development strategist for Creighton Preparatory School. He or she leads the Advancement Office and all annual, capital, endowment and planned gift initiatives of Creighton Preparatory School. The Vice President must be able to think independently to implement a comprehensive and results-oriented development plan that includes both traditional and innovative strategies.

The successful candidate will be an outgoing, relationship-driven executive with a proven track record of fundraising success. He or she will have demonstrated good judgment and hands-on experience in cultivating and soliciting transformational major gifts. A large majority of Creighton Prep’s benefactors are alumni. As such, an appreciation for or a willingness to learn the school’s history and traditions and a desire to foster new relationships with alumni are critical. The Vice President must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Vice President of Advancement is the leader of the Advancement team. As such, he or she will have a demonstrated record of excellence in leadership and will be able to identify, organize and manage the fundraising activities of the Advancement Team. As team leader, the Vice President will have experience in managing and coaching direct reports as well as helping a team remain focused on goals and priorities in a fast paced environment. 

The Vice President is a member of the school leadership team and reports to the President of the school. As part of the school leadership team, the Vice President will work closely with the President and other school leaders to ensure that the Advancement team’s strategies and practices are in alignment with the school’s mission, the school’s strategic priorities, and the overall operational functions of the school. The position has regular engagement with the Board of Trustees, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with Board level accountability.

The position pays a competitive salary aligned with Catholic high schools in an outstanding work environment. Numerous personal, professional, and spiritual growth opportunities are offered. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Acts as the key point of contact of Creighton Prep’s advancement efforts, (communicating the mission, purpose and vision of Creighton Prep to existing and new constituencies).

• Manages all fundraising initiatives, especially those focused on annual fund, educational trust, planned giving, and capital needs. 
• Stewards existing portfolio of Advancement activities, initiatives, and events while leading new initiatives that support Creighton Prep’s strategic priorities. 
• Fosters excitement and engagement with benefactors leading to fundraising success.
• Continues to build a comprehensive program that broadens the school’s donor base and leads to increased annual fund revenue and giving across the fundraising spectrum. 
• Leads an Advancement team which is responsible for several major events throughout the calendar year.
• Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Advancement team in alignment with the mission of the school. 
• Supervises the Advancement team and leads full development team meetings and leadership team meetings. 
• Manages and coaches members of the Advancement team, ensuring a team commitment to excellence and a culture of continual improvement.
• Determines appropriate cultivation steps for donors and recommends appropriate participation by other staff members, key volunteers, and the President in this process.
• Supervises fundraising database and tracking systems. Leads the Advancement team in using databases and other resources to create detailed plans for constituent engagement.
• Engages directly with major gift donors and prospects in the school’s portfolio (approximately 100 prospects).
• Maintains an aggressive schedule of face-to-face donor and prospect visits with assigned portfolios to establish and strengthen relationships with those who have the potential to make major and/or planned gifts and to solicit major gifts from these donors.
• Works with Creighton Prep’s communications team to inform donors of Creighton Preparatory School activities and programs. 
• Regularly offers donors the opportunity to engage with Creighton Preparatory School.
• Interfaces with the President weekly on assigned prospects to develop strategies for engagement and monitor progress. Acts as the development liaison to the President and the Board of Trustees.  
• Serves as a member of the school’s Leadership Team, ensuring that the Advancement Team’s goals and activities are aligned with school priorities and operations.
• Submits for approval the Advancement Office budget on an annual basis with input from the School’s administrative leadership team.
• Evaluates the analyses of the results of all development activities. 
• Regularly meets with donors off campus. Must hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel regularly within Omaha to meet with donors and attend events, including on nights and weekends.
• Must be able to make occasional out of town trips for donor meetings.
• Must be able to pass a background check, complete Safe Environment training, and maintain Safe Environment certification.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Eight to ten years of experience, with preference for progressively increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising.
• Collegiate or private high school Advancement/fundraising experience preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred.
• Leadership skills, personal presence and ability to quickly establish trust and instill confidence.
• Desire to work face-to-face with donor prospects and advisors.  Able to work with various levels of donors and executives both externally and internally. 
• Strategic approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of planned gift vehicles, including wills and charitable trusts.
• Organized, energetic, flexible, detail-oriented.
• Computer proficiency required. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Primary work will be indoors although some events may be outdoors. Travel to events or donor locations will also require time outdoors. 

This position includes frequent standing, sitting, speaking, listening, walking, keyboarding, and driving. Position includes several annual overnight trips out of town. Position includes regularly meeting donors on campus and giving tours over Prep’s 40+ acre campus.

To Apply:

Please submit resume and letter of interest to hr@creightonprep.org.