Assistant Director of Advancement, Annual Giving - University Advancement

Posted:
12/10/2024, 4:39:20 AM

Location(s):
Clayton, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Primary duties and responsibilities involve assisting in Eliot Society efforts for the School of Medicine (SOM) and focusing on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of School of Medicine alumni and former trainee prospects ($1,000 - $24,999) with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. The function of this position drives revenue through the acquisition of new donors, renewals, and upgrades of current donors, and discover donors with greater giving capacity than their current giving level indicate. Alumni donors will be asked to contribute to the SOM Annual Fund which allows the SOM to enhance scholarships, the student experience, and other immediate needs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The Assistant Director will qualify and cultivate donors with a primary focus on unrestricted giving, with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.
  • The Assistant Director will work closely with all levels of development officers in the School of Medicine to ensure short and long-term fundraising success.
  • The Assistant Director will help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:


Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment

  • Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table

  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

  • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualification

  • Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans, administrators, alumni, students, university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers) toward development objectives and building effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Relationships, Detail-Oriented, Development Writing, Donor Reporting, Event Planning, Flexible Mindset, Influencing Change, Interpersonal Interactions, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Organizing, Project Organization, Prospect Research, Receptive to Feedback, Salesforce (Software), Software Program, Strategic Approach, Teamwork, Written Communication

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / 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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • 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.