Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Strategy Officer. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the school by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Strategy Officer will partner and collaborate as a liaison between Arts & Sciences leadership and generalist gift officers to develop and implement donor strategy and proposals that correspond with the appropriate gift lane. The Strategy Officer will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement for Arts & Sciences.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in planning, implementing, and managing fundraising programs to support our organization's mission. This position requires a strong understanding of fundraising principles, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops detailed knowledge of key priorities for Arts & Sciences and the aligned university priorities. Maintains list of top prospects for Arts & Sciences. Develops goals annually and broadly for Arts & Sciences. Manages campaign initiatives and gift tables.
• Prepares and staffs leadership for donor meetings and events locally and out of town as needed. Serves as a member of assigned school and program committees. Oversees engagement strategy for assigned boards and committees.
• Ensures gift officers have effective school and program-based strategies for Arts & Sciences. Supports unit-based training for gift officers. Serves as subject matter expert for gift opportunities in Arts & Sciences.
• Supports relationships across University Advancement for Arts & Sciences. Drives accountability with gift officers for agreed-upon deliverables and successful proposal closure. Navigates and manages the development of gift agreements and donor expectations in collaboration with gift officers.
• Works with team to implement annual operational plans including events calendar, communication calendar, and OKRs (objectives and key results). Supports the development of budgets for unit activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• One year of working experience as a business development manager, sales executive, or a relevant role.
• Project leadership skills, with value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and then implement effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• Creative problem solving and project management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related experience.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.