Development/Advancement Director

The new, full-time Development/Advancement Director position will report to the Principal and is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the development, admissions, marketing, and communications programs of the school. The goal of the position is to ensure strong enrollment and sufficient resources so the school can achieve its mission. Ideal applicants should have at least five years of successful development and communications experience and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to Guardian Angel’s mission, vision, and core values.

Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School is the parochial school of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL, a preschool through grade eight Orthodox Christian school. The mission of the school is to educate children by integrating intellectual, physical, and spiritual learning using the teaching of the Holy Orthodox Church in a manner which will nurture virtues within their souls and reveal the image of God within them. The vision of the school is to prepare the next generation of Orthodox Christians to serve our Church and our world, and our core values are Love of God, Love of Neighbor, and Love of Learning.

See full job description at https://bit.ly/GAODSAdvancement 

Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to board@gaods.org.

Competitive salary aligned with experience and similar roles in the Chicago area.

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Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School

2350 E. Dempster Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Web: https://gaods.org/
Email: board@gaods.org
Phone: 847-827-5510

Posted on: June 30, 2025