Walden School Announces New Director of Advancement
Louisville, KY – Walden School, a K-12 independent school in St. Matthews, Kentucky, today announced the opening of a search for a Director of Advancement to lead its admissions, development, and marketing efforts.
The position, posted October 20, 2025, will oversee a team of seven professionals and is responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, and strategic enrollment planning. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of development experience at the director level or above, with familiarity in a school setting being preferred. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, dependent on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring single health insurance, life insurance, retirement matching, and tuition remission for dependents. Notably, the school also offers free extended day care for dependents until 6 pm.
Walden School emphasizes a commitment to personalized learning and a connection to nature, and the ideal candidate will be a “dynamic, open-minded, and strategic thinker” according to the job description. The Director of Advancement will work closely with the Head of School and Director of Finance and Operations on financial aid decisions and represent the school to prospective families and the wider community. Independent schools are increasingly focused on robust advancement programs to support tuition assistance and innovative programming; the National Association of Independent Schools offers resources on best practices in this area.
The school stated the position requires a year-round commitment with potential evening and weekend work. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, and the search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
