Employment

List of 5 items.

• Advancement Services Coordinator

  Title: Advancement Services Coordinator

  Department: Advancement

  Reports to: Pam Fothergill, Director of Data Management and Operations

  Salary Range: $61,250- $71,750
  
  

  Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
  
  

  GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
  Xaverian is seeking applications for a full-time, year-round Advancement Services Coordinator to support the daily operations of the Advancement Office. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of gifts and pledges, donor acknowledgements and tax receipts, financial reconciliation and reporting, and administrative support for advancement initiatives and events. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to supporting the mission of Xaverian and Catholic education.
  
  

  ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process, record, and deposit all donations and pledges generated through annual giving programs, special events, memorial and scholarship gifts, matching gifts, and other Advancement Office initiatives
  • Generate and distribute daily gift reports
  • Prepare gift acknowledgement letters and tax receipts in compliance with IRS regulations using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
  • Manage recurring gifts, including online giving platforms and payroll deductions Confirm company matching gifts and maintain relationships with third-party donation and grant management platforms
  • Collaborate regularly with the Business Office on gift processing, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Reconcile Advancement Office deposits and reports with the general ledger on a monthly basis
  • Assist with annual audit preparation and reporting
  • Track Advancement Office revenue and expenses related to fundraising events and departmental operations
  • Create and manage online donation and event registration forms through Online Express and other platforms
  • Support advancement events including receptions, Golf Classic, Gala, Fashion Show, and scholarship events, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate donor and constituent records and update biographical information as needed
  • Collaborate with the Advancement and Communications teams on acknowledgement language and stewardship efforts
  • Attend weekly Advancement Office meetings and assist with additional projects as assigned
    
    

  QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Online Express, Qgiv, and/or OneCause preferred; training will be provided
  • Experience in advancement services, nonprofit administration, finance, or data management preferred
  • Availability for occasional evenings and weekend events

  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate ADVANCEMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
  
  

  Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

  
  
  
  

• Alumni and Parent Engagement Coordinator

  Title: Alumni and Parent Engagement Coordinator

  Department: Advancement

  Reports to: Chief of Advancement and External Relations

  Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
  
  

  Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
  
  

  GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
  Xaverian is seeking applications for a full-time, year-round Alumni and Parent Engagement Coordinator. This position supports alumni, parent, and community engagement efforts through event planning, constituent outreach, annual giving collaboration, and engagement initiatives. This position is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in advancement, fundraising, alumni relations, event management, and constituent engagement. The successful candidate will gain broad experience across multiple areas of school advancement while working closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

  
  ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
  Alumni and Parent Engagement

  • Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts across alumni class years and geographic regions.
  • Support reunion planning and alumni participation initiatives.
  • Assist with volunteer engagement efforts.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to promote alumni and parent engagement opportunities.
  • Generate and edit content for alumni e-newsletters and class notes.
  • Partner with the Principal on the management of the Parents’ Council.

  
  

  Annual Fund Support

  • Partner with the Director of Annual Giving and Prospect Management on annual participation initiatives.
  • Support outreach related to reunion giving, Day of Giving Back, and annual appeals.
  • Assist with engagement strategies that strengthen donor participation and retention.
  • Event Collaboration
  • Support the Event Coordinator with alumni and parent engagement events.
  • Assist with event logistics, attendance tracking, and constituent follow-up.
  • Coordinate post-event communications and outreach efforts.
  • Constituent Management and Administrative Support
  • Maintain alumni and parent engagement records in Raiser’s Edge.
  • Assist with constituent updates and engagement tracking.
  • Support regional outreach and communication initiatives.
  • Coordinate requests for alumni and community speakers at school events and programs.
  • Participate in advancement events and programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace.
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar constituent management systems preferred.
  • Commitment to relationship-building and constituent engagement.
  • Availability for occasional nights and weekend events.
  • Ability to set up and break down events.

   

  
  
  

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate ALUMNI AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.

  
  Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

• Gift Officer

  Title: Gift Officer

  Department: Advancement

  Reports to: Chief of Advancement and External Relations

  Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
  
  Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
  
  

  GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 

  Xaverian is seeking a full-time, year-round, entry-level Gift Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward annual and emerging leadership-level donors. This frontline fundraising role is responsible for building meaningful donor relationships, managing a defined portfolio, qualifying prospective donors, and helping strengthen Xaverian’s philanthropic pipeline.
  
  

  The successful candidate will be a warm and confident relationship-builder, a strong communicator, and a detail-oriented self-starter who follows through consistently. The Gift Officer will work closely with advancement leadership and colleagues across the department to advance Xaverian’s mission and fundraising priorities.
  
  

  ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors and prospects.
  • Build relationships through personal outreach, donor visits, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Develop engagement and solicitation strategies informed by each donor’s interests and connection to Xaverian.
  • Qualify prospective donors and identify opportunities for deeper philanthropic involvement.
  • Recommend qualified prospects for leadership-level giving conversations.
  • Maintain timely and accurate contact reports, donor information, and strategy updates in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
  • Participate in prospect review meetings and collaborate with advancement leadership on portfolio strategy.
  • Support annual giving, leadership giving, campaign, and stewardship initiatives.
  • Attend donor gatherings, regional programs, and other school events.
  • Assist with solicitations and revenue-generating events.
  • Collaborate with advancement operations to support accurate reporting and tracking.
  • Participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, relationship-centered, and mission-driven advancement culture.

  
  QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in fundraising, advancement, relationship management, nonprofit development, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in getting to know donors and members of the Xaverian community.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to timely and thoughtful follow-through.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a portfolio and multiple priorities independently.
  • Good judgment and a demonstrated commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team.
  • Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent relationship management system preferred.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
  • Appreciation for Xaverian’s Catholic identity and mission as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend events and regional travel.
    
    

  HOW TO APPLY: 

  Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate GIFT OFFICER in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.

  
  
  

  Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
  
  
  
  

• Ryken Fellow

  Title: Ryken Fellow
  Reports to: Administration
  Salary Range: As a fellowship position compensation is based on a per diem rate of $100 - $125 per day depending on experience.
  
  Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
  
  GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
  Xaverian is seeking applications for a full-time Ryken Fellow. The Ryken Fellow should be a mission-driven, recent college graduate interested in gaining valuable experience in a middle and secondary school environment. The Ryken Fellowship is a year-long opportunity designed to embody the mission of Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools, which is to “inspire lives of learning, faith, and service.” This fellowship is open to recent alumni of Xaverian and XBSS Schools. The Ryken Fellow plays an integral role in the daily operations of the school, contributing in various capacities such as classroom assistants, proctors, and instructional mentors within the X-Ploration Center, the Office of Community, Culture, and Equity, the Ruth Kennedy Library and Academic Center for Enrichment, the Office of Admissions, the Office of Advancement, and the Office of Strategic Communications. Additionally, there may be opportunities for involvement in athletics, campus ministry, or the fine arts. The structure of the fellowship will be customized in partnership with Xaverian’s administration to align with the school’s needs, while also reflecting the Fellow’s individual interests. This full-time, school-day position begins in September and concludes in June at the close of the academic year.
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate RYKEN FELLOW SEARCH in the subject line. Position available for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
  
  Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
  

• School Counselor for Grades 7 & 8

  Title: School Counselor for Grades 7 & 8

  Department: Counseling

  Reports to: Director of Counseling

  Salary Range: $57,000 - $122,000
  
  

  Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 90 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 960 students.
  
  

  GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
  Xaverian is seeking applications for a full-time Middle School Counselor. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated the ability to counsel students dealing with personal, academic, developmental, and wellness issues. The selected candidate will serve as a member of the school's counseling team while maintaining a primary caseload of middle school students (grades 7 and 8). They will collaborate closely with fellow counselors, faculty members, and administrators to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. The counselor will also partner with parents through individual communication and various parent education programs. In addition to providing direct support to middle school students, the successful candidate will contribute to the overall work of the counseling department and may assist with department-wide initiatives, including counseling programming, student support services, and other responsibilities as assigned.

  
  The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adolescents and a willingness to be actively involved in the school community beyond the school day. Candidates should possess a master's degree in counseling or a related field, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and enthusiasm for the school's mission as a Catholic and Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
  
  

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate SCHOOL COUNSELOR in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
  
  

  Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.