Assistant Director, BuckeyeThon & Student Philanthropy

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Ohio seeks an Assistant Director for BuckeyeThon, responsible for advising student philanthropy and engaging students in fundraising initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 6-12 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in relationship-building, data analysis, and communication. This full-time role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy among students and frequently involves evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6 years of relevant experience required, 8-12 years preferred.
• Direct experience in student involvement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor to BuckeyeThon.
• Develop philanthropy education materials.
• Execute strategic engagement plan and manage budget.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education

Tools

MS Office

Database software

Job description

A university in Ohio seeks an Assistant Director for BuckeyeThon, responsible for advising student philanthropy and engaging students in fundraising initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 6-12 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in relationship-building, data analysis, and communication. This full-time role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy among students and frequently involves evening and weekend hours.