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Located on a 26-acre campus, Mercy High School provides a rigorous Catholic, college preparatory education to bright and promising girls from more than 68 zip codes in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Mercy knows how to prepare girls to lead and to excel in a dynamic global society. Our highly individualized approach to a college preparatory program challenges each Mercy Girl to become a young woman of intellect, faith, and service. As a school authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Middle Years Programme, our curriculum in grades 9 and 10 features concept-based instruction and structured inquiry as a pedagogical tool. Mercy is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which further cements our commitment to providing challenging and engaging courses.

Sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School continues a 150-year legacy of Mercy excellence in education in Baltimore. Rooted in the charism and tradition of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, we welcome girls from diverse backgrounds who, together, make Mercy an extraordinary learning community. If you are excited about providing an excellent educational experience for talented girls, and if you are passionate about the values of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy—hospitality, compassion for others, service, justice, and equality—we welcome you to join us!

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Director of Advancement

The Position
To support its compelling mission and strategic priorities, Mercy High School seeks a dynamic Director of Advancement to lead a growing fundraising and alumnae relations program. The Director of Advancement will serve on the Leadership Team and report directly to the President. The Director of Advancement will be responsible for building and managing an effective team to meet the school’s annual fundraising goals, drive a robust major gifts program, and sustain meaningful engagement with alumnae and other constituents.

The Director of Advancement will be a results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This leader will be responsible for taking Mercy’s highly professional, donor-centered advancement operation to the next level. Working closely with the President and an engaged Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will be a proactive, creative, and flexible leader who performs best in a collaborative, energetic environment. Above all, the Director of Advancement will be able to communicate persuasively a passion for the mission and vision of Mercy High School.

Responsibilities
Leadership
• Serve as a member of the Mercy leadership team, ensuring alignment between advancement practices and the strategic priorities and needs of the Mercy community.
• Lead the advancement team (Annual Fund and Events Manager, Alumnae Engagement Manager, Alumnae Engagement Associate, and Database and Gift Processing Manager) in ways that ensure alignment with Mercy values, culture, and strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees to maximize volunteer engagement and leadership in fundraising.

Fundraising
• Lead goal setting, implementation, tracking, and reporting of fundraising and alumnae engagement strategies and metrics.
• Partner with the President and the Board of Trustees to secure major gifts and grants for Mercy’s annual, capital, programmatic, and endowment priorities.
• Serve as the primary writer and creative thinker for solicitations, correspondence, acknowledgments, and grant proposals.
• Lead processes that support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors from the individual, foundation, and corporate sectors.
• Supervise and support the Annual Fund and Events Manager on activities and events, including the Student Raffle and Gala, in support of The Fund for Mercy High School.
• Supervise and support the Database and Gift Processing Manager to plan, track, and report on fundraising, alumnae engagement, and stewardship activities.

Engagement & Events
• Build on the success of the annual gala and other strategic events to maximize fundraising impact through engagement and follow-up with major gift donors and prospects.
• Supervise and support the Alumnae Engagement Manager and Alumnae Engagement Associate to strengthen alumnae and constituent programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Communications and Marketing, as well as other Mercy staff, to create compelling events and campaigns.
• Maintain relationships with other fundraising leaders in Baltimore and Mercy Education, continuously benchmarking best practices and representing the interests of Mercy.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of eight years leadership experience in fundraising with progressively increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and from all areas of an organization
• Significant experience soliciting and closing major gifts/grants from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Ability to be a hands-on leader who has effectively managed and developed teams
• Excellent communications/writing skills, including an ability to listen well
• Strong planning skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of the Baltimore philanthropic community preferred

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package available.

About Mercy High School
Founded in 1960 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School provides a rigorous education rooted in Catholic, Mercy values that prepares graduates for leadership in college, in the workplace, and in the community. An authorized International Baccalaureate World School, Mercy strives to create “an environment where young women form habits of lifelong inquiry, critical thinking, and courageous action in a global society.” In support of Mercy’s distinctive mission, successful fundraising has brought more than $12 million in capital and programmatic advancements—all designed to provide an exceptional educational experience for Mercy Girls. Today more than 8,000 Mercy alumnae inspire and lead in college, the workplace, and beyond.

Visit www.mercyhighschool.com for more information about Mercy High School.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and list of three professional references to mlennon@mercyhighschool.com. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Database and Gift Processing Coordinator
Mercy High School Baltimore is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12. Founded in 1960, Mercy is proud to carry forward the extraordinary legacy of Mercy education, which began in Baltimore in 1867. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, we deliver a rigorous education marked by academic excellence and personal attention. At Mercy High School Baltimore, students learn to communicate ideas and express themselves confidently, both individually and collaboratively with others. Mercy creates an environment where young women form habits of lifelong inquiry, critical thinking, and courageous action in a global society. In the tradition of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, our work reflects a commitment to hospitality, service, justice, and compassion. More than 8,000 Mercy gr aduates bring their Mercy values into the world, in Baltimore, and beyond.

Summary: The Database and Gift Processing Coordinator is an integral part of the fundraising team and is responsible for managing the donor data system and participates in activities such as gift documentation, generating thank you letters, income reconciliation, donor communications, special events staffing, and working with volunteers. A friendly, hardworking, detail-oriented professional who has good database skills and enjoys being part of a congenial team is an ideal candidate for this job.

Essential Duties:
- Perform daily administrative operations: answer phones, handle outgoing and incoming mail, supplies, schedules and files; assist with scheduling and meeting setup and logistics
- Administer, maintain, and utilize Mercy’s donor database, Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Responsible for gift processing functions and procedures, including timely entry of donations, review gift documentation, and produce accurate thank you letters and tax receipts.
- Interface with the business office regarding gift reporting. Reconcile donations with the business office monthly.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising policies, goals, and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date foundation, corporation, and individual donor files.
- Assist with annual fundraising events and fundraising appeals (preparing mailings).
- Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.
- Provide event support for Advancement activities, both on and off-campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of three to five years of work experience in a professional environment that is fast paced and requires attention to detail. Relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in fundraising, database administration, gift processing, business office, and development services functions is a plus.
- Excellent skills using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar databases.
- Prior experience with fundraising or special events preferred.
- Good writing skills, attention to punctuation, and grammar.
- Excellent attention to data details, organization, analysis, reporting, and meeting deadlines.
- Personable and professional demeanor
- Desire to take initiative and ability to problem solve.
- Highly organized, self-starter with strong time-management skills.
- Ability to review procedures, identify problem areas, and suggest changes to procedures.
- Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
- Desire to be a member of the Mercy community and reflect Mercy values in daily interactions with all constituents
- Candidate must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
- Must have a driver’s license and personal transportation for errands.
Work Environment:
- All staff may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, this role is required to maintain a professional, shared work environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, all staff are regularly required to talk and hear. This position, while primarily desk, and office-based, is at times active. It requires both sitting and standing for prolonged periods, and at times walking, including stairs, and the occasional moving/rearranging of items.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds.
Annual salary is $45,000 to $60,000 based upon degrees and experience. Candidates with additional experience, qualifications, or ability to take on additional duties may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. A comprehensive benefits package includes tuition remission at Mercy High School for dependent daughters and at Loyola University Maryland for employees and their dependents, all contingent upon years of full-time service.

Reports to: Director of Advancement
Supervises: None
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Category: 12-month Full Time or Part-Time (depending on candidate)
Duration: 12-month contract annually renewable

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Mary Beth Lennon, President at mlennon@mercyhighschool.com.

This description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work associated with the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and additional functions/requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Mercy High School reserves the right to change this position as deemed appropriate.
Substitute Teachers
Mercy High School seeks dynamic, student-centered individuals to become a part of our daily substitute list. Mercy High School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12 located in Baltimore, MD.
Substitutes will be contacted for daily assignments in any of Mercy High School’s academic areas on an as-needed basis. The length of an individual substitute teaching assignment varies but will generally be between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Key duties:
- Provide continuity in student learning
- Adhere to the classroom teacher’s daily lesson plans
- Effectively supervise the classroom
- Collect and distribute assignments
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
- Supervise students during non-instructional time in accordance with absent teacher’s schedule
- Other teaching duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Prior experience with students in grades 9-12 is strongly preferred, particularly in a classroom setting
Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to begin the interview process.
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Kathryn Adelsberger, Principal, at careers@mercyhighschool.com. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Coaching Opportunities

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Assistant Coach for Varsity Indoor Track & Field

Mercy High School is seeking an Assistant Coach for Varsity Indoor Track & Field. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. The Indoor Track & Field season begins in early November and concludes in early February. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required.

Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to George Panageotou P’23, ’26, assistant director of athletics.

The salary range for this position is between $1,500-$2,500. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.
Assistant Coach for Varsity Outdoor Track & Field

Mercy High School is seeking an Assistant Coach for Varsity Outdoor Track & Field. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. The Outdoor Track & Field season begins in early February and concludes in early May. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required.

Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to George Panageotou P’23, ’26, assistant director of athletics.

The salary range for this position is between $1,500-$2,500. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.
Assistant Varsity Swim Coach

Mercy High School is seeking an Assistant Varsity Swim Coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. The swim season begins in mid-November and concludes in early February. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required.

Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to George Panageotou P’23, ’26, assistant director of athletics.

The salary range for this position is between $1,500-$2,500. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.
Head Coach for Varsity Indoor Track & Field

Mercy High School is seeking a Head Coach for Varsity Indoor Track & Field. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. The Indoor Track & Field season begins in early November and concludes in early February. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required.

Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to George Panageotou P’23, ’26, assistant director of athletics.

The salary range for this position is between $3,000-$4,500. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.
Head Coach for Varsity Outdoor Track & Field

Mercy High School is seeking a Head Coach for Varsity Outdoor Track & Field. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. The Outdoor Track & Field season begins in early February and concludes in early May. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required.

Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to George Panageotou P’23, ’26, assistant director of athletics.

The salary range for this position is between $3,000-$4,500. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown.

Mercy High School

1300 East Northern Parkway
Baltimore, Maryland 21239

Phone: (410) 433-8880
Fax: (410) 323-8816

Mercy High School Baltimore is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.

Mercy High School proudly partners with eCampus for textbooks and other materials for our Mercy Girls.

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