Development Associate

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts—approximately 15 miles north of Boston—is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Development Associate. Founded in 1961, Austin Prep is an independent, co‑educational Catholic day school in the Augustinian tradition, serving more than 800 students in grades 6–12.

The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the department, including all administrative tasks associated with the school’s fundraising and alumni engagement activities. The role of the Development Associate is critical to the department, as this individual is responsible for all gift entry, reporting, and donor acknowledgements, and will support all development and alumni events.

This position requires an individual with a keen attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, superb organization, the ability to multitask, and the desire to work collaboratively with all members of the department.

The mission of Austin Preparatory School is to “inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve.” This mission is lived out through the Augustinian charisms of veritas
, unitas
, and caritas
. Austin Prep is a Roman Catholic Augustinian secondary school committed to Catholic social teaching, rooted in the belief that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and is therefore invaluable and deserving of dignity and respect as a member of the human family.

In the spirit of Pope Leo XIII, who emphasized that “those who are engaged in education should be deeply imbued with right principles,” Austin Prep welcomes candidates who are committed to academic excellence and who will actively support and advance the School’s Roman Catholic Augustinian mission.

• 3–5 years experience working in a professional setting, preferably academic.
• BS/BA degree preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High regard for confidentiality
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to offer support throughout school departments, as needed
• Experience with Vera Cross or fundraising software a plus