https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:52:18 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22356578/controller https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22356578/controller Portola Valley, California,   Overview of Woodland School  Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 315 students in early childhood through eighth-grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes that average from 14-18 per class.  Woodland School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.  Woodland School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school—stewardship, integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. Position Overview  Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for Woodland’s accounting functions, internal controls, budgeting support, audits, cash management, and compliance activities accounting and reporting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.  The Controller will support the School’s mission and strategic priorities and serves as a key member of the Business Office and works collaboratively with the Head of School, designated trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, families and external partners and vendors.  Primary Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Fiduciary Integrity Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls to safeguard institutional assets. Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards across all financial processes. Monitor compliance with internal policies, donor restrictions, and Board-approved financial practices. Serve as a key guardian of fiduciary discipline across the institution. Budget Support & Financial Operations Assist the CFO with the preparation of the annual budget to align with the school’s goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school’s budget. Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify discrepancies or emerging issues. Support the CFO in forecasting, and variance analysis. Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate expense coding and financial accountability. Audit & Compliance Be responsible for and be the primary leader in the annual financial audit and any other audits by outside authorities. Ensure timely completion of audit schedules, confirmations, and required disclosures. Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings in partnership with the CFO and external advisors. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations applicable to independent schools and nonprofit organizations Restricted Funds & Endowment Accounting Oversee accounting for restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of endowed funds, capital gifts, and donor-restricted contributions. Partner with Advancement and the CFO to ensure compliance with gift agreements and donor intent. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Maintain and optimize the School’s financial systems, including ERP/accounting platforms and reporting tools. Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. Ensure consistent financial procedures across departments, and programs. Desired Qualifications:  Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred Significant experience in non-profit accounting, preferably within an independent school, foundation, or other educational institution Including expertise in fund accounting, including restricted and endowed funds Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and internal control best practices Proven experience supervising accounting staff High proficiency with accounting and ERP systems  Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Hands-on manager who is comfortable both executing and overseeing work with a great attention to detail Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and manage staff. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to the school’s mission and values. Eagerness to engage in the life of an elementary school campus. Visible presence on campus and highly engaged in the daily life of the school. Actively engaged in the community with genuine enthusiasm and a proven passion for finance.  Physical Demands and Work Environment  The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance. This position is an onsite position based in Portola Valley, CA.   Compensation The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $148,000 depending on qualifications and experience.   How to Apply Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF and submit via this link.   Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.   Woodland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. www.woodland-school.org Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:57:12 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22352764/controller https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22352764/controller Portola Valley, California, Position Overview  Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for Woodland’s accounting functions, internal controls, budgeting support, audits, cash management, and compliance activities accounting and reporting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.  The Controller will support the School’s mission and strategic priorities and serves as a key member of the Business Office and works collaboratively with the Head of School, designated trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, families and external partners and vendors.  Primary Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Fiduciary Integrity Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls to safeguard institutional assets. Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards across all financial processes. Monitor compliance with internal policies, donor restrictions, and Board-approved financial practices. Serve as a key guardian of fiduciary discipline across the institution. Budget Support & Financial Operations Assist the CFO with the preparation of the annual budget to align with the school’s goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school’s budget. Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify discrepancies or emerging issues. Support the CFO in forecasting, and variance analysis. Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate expense coding and financial accountability. Audit & Compliance Be responsible for and be the primary leader in the annual financial audit and any other audits by outside authorities. Ensure timely completion of audit schedules, confirmations, and required disclosures. Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings in partnership with the CFO and external advisors. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations applicable to independent schools and nonprofit organizations Restricted Funds & Endowment Accounting Oversee accounting for restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of endowed funds, capital gifts, and donor-restricted contributions. Partner with Advancement and the CFO to ensure compliance with gift agreements and donor intent. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Maintain and optimize the School’s financial systems, including ERP/accounting platforms and reporting tools. Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. Ensure consistent financial procedures across departments, and programs. Desired Qualifications:  Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred Significant experience in non-profit accounting, preferably within an independent school, foundation, or other educational institution Including expertise in fund accounting, including restricted and endowed funds Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and internal control best practices Proven experience supervising accounting staff High proficiency with accounting and ERP systems  Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Hands-on manager who is comfortable both executing and overseeing work with a great attention to detail Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and manage staff. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to the school’s mission and values. Eagerness to engage in the life of an elementary school campus. Visible presence on campus and highly engaged in the daily life of the school. Actively engaged in the community with genuine enthusiasm and a proven passion for finance.  Physical Demands and Work Environment  The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance. This position is an onsite position based in Portola Valley, CA. Compensation The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $148,000 depending on qualifications and experience. How to Apply Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Woodland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:42:28 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22352763/technology-director https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22352763/technology-director Portola Valley, California, Position Overview  The Technology Director is responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of all technological infrastructure, hardware, and software to support educational and administrative goals. They manage IT staff, set technology budgets, ensure data security/compliance, facilitate technology integration in curriculum, and support all employees and students in the effective use of the school’s technology assets. This is a 12-month position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Implement, and maintain a comprehensive technology vision, including 1-to-1 computing initiatives. Coordinate with external providers, in particular those supporting Woodland’s network capabilities. Collaborate with educators to integrate technology into curricula and provide professional development on educational tools. Provide in-person, email, and phone support for faculty, staff, students, and parents. Document and train end users in the use of software including Woodland’s SIS (Blackbaud), LMS, and Google Suite. Manage technology budgets, purchasing, vendor contracts, and inventory. Create and install standardized images for the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of devices. Manage 1:1 Middle School Chromebook program. Maintain policies and procedures for managing data including learning data. Maintain security measures for all systems, networks, internet, and email accounts.  Troubleshoot and repair Windows and Macintosh OS computer hardware, software and network issues. Work with administrators, teachers, and staff to create and maintain appropriate AI policies. Manage the overall acquisition of hardware and software and maintain accurate inventories of equipment and licensing. Provide instructional support (including, but not limited to: projectors, document cameras, Apple TVs/Chromecasts, web services). Maintain documentation for network, user applications, and software. Maintain working relationships with all vendors and be up-to-date on system changes and procedures. Recruit, supervise, and mentor IT support personnel. Troubleshoot other systems as needed for Voice-over-IP (VOIP) phone system, Visiplex bell system, security cameras, etc. Learn new techniques to improve IT processes. Conduct standard school duties (e.g., supervising recess and lunch periods). Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Minimum of three years experience in a similar role. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in management information systems, education, or related field Proficiency in Blackbaud -Woodland’s student information system.  Knowledge of learning management systems such as Schoology. Attention to detail. Growth mindset. Troubleshooting and/or managing the repair of Mac OS devices. Familiarity with imaging tools for deployment and upgrades. Administer user and mailbox accounts in Google Suite. Supporting Google apps, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Understanding of educational environments and the ability to meet technology needs specific to educators and students. Appreciation for students ages 5-14, and a willingness to participate fully in a school community. Strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written. Experience supervising others. Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience with technology integration and the use of ed-tech applications in a K-8 setting. Knowledge of networking and network services. Ability to manage and query large stores of data. Knowledge and expertise to give strategic guidance to a school as it relates to IT infrastructure and assets. Physical Demands and Work Environment  The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.  Salary The salary range for this position is $145,000-$175,000, depending on qualifications and experience. How to Apply Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Woodland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:40:25 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22273403/director-of-development-and-alumni-relations https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22273403/director-of-development-and-alumni-relations Portola Valley, California, The Director of Development and Alumni Relations reports to the Head of School and collaborates with the entire leadership team including the Director of Finance, Director of Communications, and the Director of Admissions. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for recurring fundraising campaigns including the Annual Fund, gala, major gifts, special events, grants, and communication.  The Director works in close collaboration with the Campaign Director, a fixed-term role overseeing a four-year campaign to form an inaugural endowment for Woodland. In addition, the Director plans and executes the vision and strategy of Woodland School related to alumni engagement to enhance loyalty, dedication, and support for the School. The job is accomplished through the individual’s own direct efforts as well as effectively leveraging the skills and volunteer contributions of Woodland parents and alumni, Board of Trustees, and staff.  Please visit our application URL for the complete job description and to apply.  Thank you! Wed, 13 May 2026 20:15:45 -0400