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Position Descriptions

For questions about employment and possible opportunities, please contact Amy Critz, director of Human Resources at acritz@mphschool.org.

Manlius Pebble Hill School has a long-standing commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with this commitment, we will continue recruitment, employment, compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment of qualified persons without regard to gender, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director

The Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks a collaborative and service-oriented individual to join its Admissions team.

MPH is a non-sectarian, coeducational, independent, pre-K through 12 school in DeWitt, New York. The school is the result of a merger in 1970 between The Manlius School, founded in 1869; and the Pebble Hill School, established in 1926. MPH marked its 150th anniversary in 2019.

The School is dedicated to its core values of authenticity, respect, curiosity, kindness, and agency; the admissions process embodies and honors these values, and serves to enhance and build on the diversity of its inclusive student body.

This full-time, exempt position will report to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management and will support both a high-touch admissions process and retention of current students.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary initial point of contact for prospective families via email, phone, online inquiries, and personal referrals. Provide preliminary responses and engage other team members as needed
  • Develop and convey a broad knowledge of MPH’s academic and extracurricular programs and school culture with prospective families
  • Coordinate and conduct campus visits and tours
  • Participate in recruitment and other events as needed, both on and off campus (occasional evening and weekend work)
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives over the course of the admissions cycle
  • Take the lead on planning creative admissions and recruitment events on and off-campus
  • Recruit, train, and mentor a team of student admissions ambassadors
  • Collaborate with the Advancement Team and Parents Association (PA) to coordinate admissions volunteer activities
  • Work collaboratively with internal school community members, the Board of Trustees, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote enrollment growth

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and have 1-3 years of experience in either independent school or university admissions. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintain outstanding adaptability and organizational skills, and work well as a team player. Additionally, ideal candidates will be creative, empathetic, goal-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion. Familiarity with Google Workspace and/or Blackbaud Enrollment Management System a plus.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Expected salary range will be $60,000 to $70,000 per year. Position level and salary will depend on experience and qualifications. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to Lisa Raney, lraney@mphschool.org.

 

Associate Director for Annual Giving

 Manlius Pebble Hill School seeks a collaborative, creative, and dynamic Associate Director for Annual Giving to join our Development Team. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to be a key player within a supportive and cohesive team dedicated to advancing the mission of Central New York’s only independent school. Join us at MPH during a period of significant growth for both the school and the Syracuse community. Over the past year, MPH has doubled its Annual Fund, increased enrollment, and embarked on an exciting strategic planning process. The incoming Associate Director for Annual Giving will play a pivotal role in this upward trajectory, focusing on fostering a tradition of joyful philanthropy among our stakeholders at MPH.

The Associate Director for Annual Giving reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the organization, management, and growth of the MPH Annual Fund. In addition to managing the Annual Fund the Associate Director for Annual Giving will manage the planning and execution of the school’s annual fundraising gala celebration.  As a key member of the development team, the Associate Director for Annual Giving will work in close collaboration with members of the Development Team to strengthen community engagement and grow the culture of philanthropy among all constituents of the school. This is a small team with a collaborative, “can-do” approach.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work in partnership with the Director of Development to meet yearly fundraising targets for the school. Participate in donor research, cultivation and stewardship, Annual Fund leadership gift solicitations and other collaborative efforts to increase community participation in fundraising and meet school’s financial fundraising targets.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive yearly Annual Fund strategy. Including Annual Fund appeals, donor communications and community cultivation efforts. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategy.
  • Work with the Director of Marketing and Communications and vendors to design direct mail materials, online giving web pages, e-mail solicitations, and social media postings, videos, and event invitations.
  • Develop strategy for reunion giving program in partnership with the Alumni Relations Associate.
  • Oversee and manage efforts of the Development Department for a successful annual fundraising gala celebration, including gala volunteer recruitment and management. With input from gala volunteers and direct assistance from the Associate Director for Donor Relations and Events oversee the selection of event theme and location. Manage corresponding event communications, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship solicitations and program ad-sales. Proceeds of the gala support the school’s Annual Fund.

 Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop meaningful relationships with donors, parents, faculty/staff, and friends of the school.
  • Capacity to design and implement innovative strategic fundraising initiatives.
  • Attend evening and weekend obligations as needed – including donor events, regional alumni gatherings, school-wide community events, Alumni Weekend events and others.
  • Outstanding organizational abilities and strong attention to detail.
  • High degree of professionalism with demonstrated personal integrity, discretion, diplomacy, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Previous independent school, collegiate, or non-profit fundraising/development and volunteer management experience, a plus.
  • Experience with organizational social media and/or design, a plus.
  • Command of office technology tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge database.
  • Strong cultural competency skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse constituencies.
  • Commitment to fostering and furthering an equitable and inclusive school community.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Expected salary range will be $65,000 to $75,000 per year.   To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to Portia McGee, pmcgee@mphschool.org.

Academic Support Specialist

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks an experienced Academic Support Specialist to join our Academic Support Department for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for a skillful and creative special education professional to become part of an experienced three-person team dedicated to exceptional support for students who require assistance with learning strategies, organization, and study skills.

Reporting to the Heads of Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, the Academic Support Specialist is a full-time, academic-year faculty position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as an employer-matching retirement savings plan. Annual salary range is $47,000 – $60,000. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in pdf format addressed to DivisionHeads@mphschool.org.

Primary Job Responsibilities

● Coordinate with the Jamesville Dewitt School District to maintain MPH student IEPs and act as a liaison to home public school districts for MPH students with 504 Plans.
● Work collaboratively with Division Heads on the intake process for enrolled students requesting Academic Support services as well as evaluating new students applying through MPH Admissions.
● Meet with individual parents as necessary to discuss the progress of their children. Counsel families on assessments, evaluations, learning supports, tutoring, modifications, and accommodations. Assist with making requests for testing accommodations through College Board and ACT.
● Review student evaluations to develop MPH Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for students in Academic Support.
● Facilitate the scheduling of academic support services and maintaining student records.
● Facilitate ongoing guidance and support (resources, assistance, advice, and training) for faculty related to learning needs and executive functioning skills of students.
● Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction for students, both in push-in and pull-out environments.
● Facilitate discussions about the MPH Academic Support program development and evolution.

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred
● Minimum of two years working with students, preferably at the K12 level; Independent school experience highly desirable
● Teaching experience with mathematics is highly desirable
● Familiarity with IEP Direct is highly desirable

Key Skills and Qualities

● Ability to form authentic and caring partnerships with colleagues, families, and students paired with sound professional judgment as well as discretion in handling highly sensitive information and situations
● Relishes being an authentic and joyful presence in the lives of school-aged children
● Skillful and eager collaborator who sets a tone of genuine affection for learning
● Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills in professional correspondence, document editing, databases, and record-keeping
● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
● Positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a flexible approach.

 

Per Diem School Nurse

Manlius Pebble Hill School seeks a part-time Registered Professional Nurse to assist the full-time nurse (or substitute as needed) on a per diem basis in the school’s Health Office.  When scheduled, the school hours are Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  The compensation is $27.50/hour.

Manlius Pebble Hill School works with eager students and families to create a positive learning environment that features small class sizes. An MPH education emphasizes the balance between challenging academics, social and emotional growth, athletics, and the arts.  The Per Diem School Nurse supports students and employees by providing primary health and emergency care, promoting wellness, and serving as a resource for health concerns in a school setting.

Qualifications:  Candidates must currently hold a New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current CPR certification is also required. Experience in pediatric nursing, nursing in a school setting, and a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field are preferred.

To apply, forward PDF of cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Christine Civello, RN, at ccivello@mphschool.org

 

Driver Education Instructor – Certified

Manlius Pebble Hill School seeks to hire a part-time Driver Education Instructor to teach 24 hours of theory class and 24 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction for our established, award-winning program which runs 3 times/year. We are looking for candidates who are patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching our teens to be safe and responsible drivers. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Education Instructor Certificate. We offer a competitive salary and the ability to create a flexible schedule to fit the needs of the instructor. Please send resume or inquiries to Rebecca Rhody, Director of Community Programs, rrhody@mphschool.org.

 

Substitute Teachers Needed

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks caring and experienced substitute teachers for Early Learning (PreK/Kindergarten), Elementary (1st-5th), Middle (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) student coverage.

The responsibilities of this per-diem position would include working with students and teachers to contribute to a supportive, dynamic environment that is responsive to student needs and interests. School day hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at a rate of $125.00 per day.

Candidates should email a resume and contact information for three references to Division Heads, at divisionheads@mphschool.org

The only Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12 independent school in Central New York, MPH provides the guidance and resources for students to develop and pursue their interests in a healthy and engaging educational setting. Our small class sizes result in transformative relationships between students and faculty, which strengthen character, build resilience, and foster self-confidence. Our Mission is “to inspire our students to think critically, act responsibly, and discover a passion for lifelong learning.”