Why Prep

Description:
Reports To: Director of Development Department: Development Position Overview The Associate Director of Development (Annual Fund and Alumni Affairs) is a key member of the Sandia Prep Development team responsible for leading Annual Fund strategy and execution and advancing Alumni Affairs. This role manages a defined portfolio of Annual Fund and alumni constituents, building meaningful relationships that increase engagement, participation, and philanthropic support for Sandia Prep. This is an in-person position that requires a collaborative, hands on approach to fundraising, communications, and community building. The schedule includes evenings and weekends as needed for alumni events and other school engagement opportunities. Key Responsibilities Annual Fund Leadership and Constituent Management Lead the strategy and execution of Sandia Prep’s Annual Fund to achieve fundraising goals and grow participation Manage a defined portfolio of Annual Fund constituents, including outreach, relationship building, renewals, and upgrade strategies Develop and execute annual giving communications and stewardship efforts, including email campaigns, appeals, and donor engagement touchpoints Identify and cultivate Annual Fund donors with potential for increased giving and deeper involvement Track, analyze, and report on Annual Fund progress, participation, and engagement trends Alumni Affairs and Engagement Oversee alumni engagement efforts, including events, communications, volunteer opportunities, and reunion activity Manage a defined portfolio of alumni constituents, building relationships that encourage connection, participation, and giving Develop and implement strategies to strengthen alumni pipelines, increase alumni giving, and expand volunteerism Partner with staff and key alumni leaders to grow a welcoming and active alumni community Events and Community Engagement Support the planning and execution of development events that advance Annual Fund and alumni engagement goals, including donor receptions, alumni gatherings, stewardship events, and the school’s annual gala Serve as a key partner in event logistics and guest experience, helping ensure strong execution while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and vendors Contribute to event planning calendars, timelines, and follow up, including tracking participation and outcomes Evaluate event effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participation, engagement, and fundraising goals Help strengthen the department’s overall event capacity by supporting shared event responsibilities so no single position carries the full event workload Donor Stewardship and Relationship Building Ensure donors are thanked promptly and meaningfully, with consistent stewardship and follow up Work closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs on donor strategy, outreach, and relationship management Support additional fundraising initiatives as needed, including special appeals and long term development priorities Communications, Data, and Reporting Collaborate with the Communications team to develop Annual Fund and alumni messaging for newsletters, social media, and school publications Maintain accurate records and timely updates in the school’s database Use data to identify trends, improve strategies, and provide regular progress updates to leadership and the Board Collaboration and Other Duties Work closely with faculty, staff, volunteers, and school leadership to align fundraising and alumni efforts with school goals Contribute to a team oriented environment and provide support across department priorities as needed Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3 to 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, alumni relations, or related work Demonstrated success managing annual giving and strengthening constituent engagement Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse audiences Experience using databases and reporting tools, with comfort analyzing fundraising metrics Ability to manage multiple projects at once with strong organization and attention to detail Proactive, collaborative approach with strong follow through Commitment to Sandia Prep’s mission and the role of philanthropy and alumni engagement in supporting students Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. No phone calls, please. Sandia Prep is an equal-opportunity employer.

Description:

Reports To: Director of Development
Department: Development

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Development (Annual Fund and Alumni Affairs) is a key member of the Sandia Prep Development team responsible for leading Annual Fund strategy and execution and advancing Alumni Affairs. This role manages a defined portfolio of Annual Fund and alumni constituents, building meaningful relationships that increase engagement, participation, and philanthropic support for Sandia Prep.

This is an in-person position that requires a collaborative, hands on approach to fundraising, communications, and community building. The schedule includes evenings and weekends as needed for alumni events and other school engagement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Annual Fund Leadership and Constituent Management

Lead the strategy and execution of Sandia Prep’s Annual Fund to achieve fundraising goals and grow participation
Manage a defined portfolio of Annual Fund constituents, including outreach, relationship building, renewals, and upgrade strategies
Develop and execute annual giving communications and stewardship efforts, including email campaigns, appeals, and donor engagement touchpoints
Identify and cultivate Annual Fund donors with potential for increased giving and deeper involvement
Track, analyze, and report on Annual Fund progress, participation, and engagement trends

Alumni Affairs and Engagement

Oversee alumni engagement efforts, including events, communications, volunteer opportunities, and reunion activity
Manage a defined portfolio of alumni constituents, building relationships that encourage connection, participation, and giving
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen alumni pipelines, increase alumni giving, and expand volunteerism
Partner with staff and key alumni leaders to grow a welcoming and active alumni community

Events and Community Engagement

Support the planning and execution of development events that advance Annual Fund and alumni engagement goals, including donor receptions, alumni gatherings, stewardship events, and the school’s annual gala
Serve as a key partner in event logistics and guest experience, helping ensure strong execution while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and vendors
Contribute to event planning calendars, timelines, and follow up, including tracking participation and outcomes
Evaluate event effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participation, engagement, and fundraising goals
Help strengthen the department’s overall event capacity by supporting shared event responsibilities so no single position carries the full event workload

Donor Stewardship and Relationship Building

Ensure donors are thanked promptly and meaningfully, with consistent stewardship and follow up
Work closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs on donor strategy, outreach, and relationship management
Support additional fundraising initiatives as needed, including special appeals and long term development priorities

Communications, Data, and Reporting

Collaborate with the Communications team to develop Annual Fund and alumni messaging for newsletters, social media, and school publications
Maintain accurate records and timely updates in the school’s database
Use data to identify trends, improve strategies, and provide regular progress updates to leadership and the Board

Collaboration and Other Duties

Work closely with faculty, staff, volunteers, and school leadership to align fundraising and alumni efforts with school goals
Contribute to a team oriented environment and provide support across department priorities as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3 to 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, alumni relations, or related work
Demonstrated success managing annual giving and strengthening constituent engagement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse audiences
Experience using databases and reporting tools, with comfort analyzing fundraising metrics
Ability to manage multiple projects at once with strong organization and attention to detail
Proactive, collaborative approach with strong follow through
Commitment to Sandia Prep’s mission and the role of philanthropy and alumni engagement in supporting students
Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.

No phone calls, please. Sandia Prep is an equal-opportunity employer.

Director of Marketing

Description:
Sandia Preparatory School seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Director of Marketing to lead the school’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy. The role is responsible for advancing the school’s mission and strategic priorities by strengthening brand visibility, supporting enrollment growth, amplifying community storytelling, and partnering across departments to ensure consistent and compelling messaging. The Director of Marketing will work closely with the Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, the Director of Development, the Director of Auxiliary Programs, the Head of School, and other members of the leadership team to support institutional goals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Marketing Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with institutional priorities Lead brand positioning and messaging across all channels Translate school strategy into clear, compelling storytelling and engagement initiatives Support enrollment strategy through audience-focused marketing, campaign development, and data-informed communications Brand and Storytelling Ensure consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across all communications Lead content strategy highlighting student experience, faculty excellence, and program impact Oversee website, social media, and digital presence strategy Advancement, Auxiliary Programs, and Community Communications Partner with Development to support fundraising campaigns and donor storytelling Partner with Auxiliary Programs to support advertising and marketing efforts Support institutional communications to families, alumni, and community partners Team Leadership and Partnerships Build and develop an efficient, collaborative marketing department Manage agency, vendor, and community partner relationships Oversee marketing budget and resource allocation, in partnership with other departments Data-Informed Decision Making Establish and monitor marketing performance metrics Use data and insights to refine strategy and resource allocation Partner with enrollment and advancement on shared dashboards and reporting
Requirements:
Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in marketing communications, or related field preferred 5-7 years of progressive marketing and communications leadership experience Demonstrated success leading multi-channel marketing strategy Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Experience managing agencies and external partners Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed A visible champion of the school’s mission and values

Description:

Sandia Preparatory School seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Director of Marketing to lead the school’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy. The role is responsible for advancing the school’s mission and strategic priorities by strengthening brand visibility, supporting enrollment growth, amplifying community storytelling, and partnering across departments to ensure consistent and compelling messaging.

The Director of Marketing will work closely with the Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, the Director of Development, the Director of Auxiliary Programs, the Head of School, and other members of the leadership team to support institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Marketing Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with institutional priorities
Lead brand positioning and messaging across all channels
Translate school strategy into clear, compelling storytelling and engagement initiatives
Support enrollment strategy through audience-focused marketing, campaign development, and data-informed communications

Brand and Storytelling

Ensure consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across all communications
Lead content strategy highlighting student experience, faculty excellence, and program impact
Oversee website, social media, and digital presence strategy

Advancement, Auxiliary Programs, and Community Communications

Partner with Development to support fundraising campaigns and donor storytelling
Partner with Auxiliary Programs to support advertising and marketing efforts
Support institutional communications to families, alumni, and community partners

Team Leadership and Partnerships

Build and develop an efficient, collaborative marketing department
Manage agency, vendor, and community partner relationships
Oversee marketing budget and resource allocation, in partnership with other departments

Data-Informed Decision Making

Establish and monitor marketing performance metrics
Use data and insights to refine strategy and resource allocation
Partner with enrollment and advancement on shared dashboards and reporting

Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in marketing communications, or related field preferred
5-7 years of progressive marketing and communications leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading multi-channel marketing strategy
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing agencies and external partners
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed
A visible champion of the school’s mission and values

Tennis Coach

Job Type: Tennis Coach

Description:
Sandia Prep is seeking a passionate and dedicated Varsity Tennis Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will lead and oversee all aspects of a successful and competitive tennis program. The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader who can develop athletes' skills, promote sportsmanship, and cultivate a positive and inclusive team environment. The qualified applicant must have a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) license and experience coaching at the high school level. Interested candidates will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter and three professional references by clicking the button below. No phone calls please. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here to apply

Description:

Sandia Prep is seeking a passionate and dedicated Varsity Tennis Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will lead and oversee all aspects of a successful and competitive tennis program. The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader who can develop athletes' skills, promote sportsmanship, and cultivate a positive and inclusive team environment.

The qualified applicant must have a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) license and experience coaching at the high school level. Interested candidates will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter and three professional references by clicking the button below.

No phone calls please. Sandia Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply

Teacher - General (Year-Round Posting)

Job Type: Teacher - General

Description:
Sandia Prep is always looking for dynamic, talented educators to join our team. Prep’s classes are lively, challenging, and thoughtful. While each teacher is unique and has the autonomy to develop an individual approach in the classroom, at Sandia Prep, we work as a collaborative whole to shape and implement a cohesive curriculum and environment where all students thrive. If you are an energetic, dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to helping students achieve academic and personal excellence, we are the school for you. Click here to apply

Description:

Sandia Prep is always looking for dynamic, talented educators to join our team. Prep’s classes are lively, challenging, and thoughtful. While each teacher is unique and has the autonomy to develop an individual approach in the classroom, at Sandia Prep, we work as a collaborative whole to shape and implement a cohesive curriculum and environment where all students thrive. If you are an energetic, dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to helping students achieve academic and personal excellence, we are the school for you.

Click here to apply