About UsFounded in 1788, KES is recognized as Canada's first independent school located in Windsor, NS on the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation. KES is a culturally diverse co-educational boarding and day school serving students in grades 6-12. At KES, we inspire academic, athletic, and artistic excellence, with a commitment to the traditional community ideals of kindness, integrity, dignity, and respect. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek a broad spectrum of qualified candidates.About Our OpportunityThis trusted and highly confidential role supports the School's advancement, campaign, governance, and strategic growth initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Growth and working closely with colleagues across the School, the successful candidate will coordinate key priorities, relationships, and projects while providing executive and advancement support to senior leadership, donors, volunteers, governors, and the broader School community.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level executive support, including calendar management, meeting preparation, correspondence, reports, presentations, action tracking, and confidential records.Support the School's capital campaign and major-gift activity by coordinating prospect information, proposals, briefings, pledge schedules, agreements, meetings, and follow-up.Manage accurate processing and documentation of charitable gifts and pledges, working closely with the Business Office to ensure reconciliation and strong financial controls.Maintain high standards for the School's advancement CRM, donor and alumni records, campaign information, reporting, and data integrity.Coordinate donor stewardship administration, including acknowledgements,



recognition commitments, scholarship and endowed-fund records, memorial and tribute gifts, and reporting deadlines.Provide administrative support for the School foundations, campaigns, and other strategic committees.Maintain confidential institutional, governance, campaign, gift-agreement, and foundation records.Ensure key decisions, commitments, deadlines, and follow-up actions are tracked and completed.Qualifications and Requirements5+ years experience in executive administration and governanceKnowledge of donor stewardship, privacy practices, and campaign administrationPost-secondary education in business or office administration,Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities independently and follow through consistentlyA warm, skilled, service-oriented approach to working with member of the School communityExcellent written communication, proofreading, and professional judgmentA high degree of discretion and comfort working with confidential informationStrong competence with Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, databases and document managementWhat We OfferPosition Type: Full-timeSalary: $50,000-60,000 annuallyGroup Health Care Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and EAP)Employee Pension PlanTuition discount for your child(ren) attending KESAccess to professional development opportunitiesFitness benefit: complimentary use of athletics facilitiesEmployee meal benefit: enjoy meals in full-service dining hall while workingA fun and rewarding family-oriented work environmentStart date: ImmediateAs a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview

📌 Strategic Growth And Advancement Officer (Windsor)
🏢 CAIS
📍 Windsor