Assistant Director of Development, CAS

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. This full-time, exempt role supports donor relations, gift cultivation, major gifts, and CAS alumni activities within a collaborative development team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in development or related fields, with strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of development or alumni relations, career services, event management, sales, marketing, public relations.
• Proven track record in project management and customer/client or volunteer management.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Donor relations, cultivation and solicitation; identify major gift prospects in the DMV region and conduct discovery visits.
• Oversee stewardship for CAS donors and manage gifts including major gifts.
• Provide high-level organizational and logistical support for day-to-day operations, events and board meetings.
• Assist with CAS alumni relations activities such as acknowledgements, invitations, and mailings.

Skills

Donor relations

Project management

Communication skills

Customer support

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Colleague Advancement

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Department: Development College of Arts and Sciences

Job Details

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union: Excluded

Job Description

Summary: The Assistant Director of Development at the College of Arts and Sciences is a member of the CAS development team and is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and renewal of gifts to the school ($50,000+), identification of CAS major gift prospects, discovery visits in the DMV area, assistance with the planning and execution of strategic CAS development events, and logistical and administrative support. In addition, the Assistant Director may be called upon to assist with CAS-specific alumni relations activities, including but not limited to acknowledgements, invitations, and mailings. In all these capacities, the Assistant Director will be required to collaborate with colleagues in other schools and colleges, as well as members of the central development staff. The Assistant Director participates in overall Office of Development activities in support of the broader objectives in support of University Advancement.

Essential Functions

1. Donor Relations, Cultivation, and Solicitation Research and identify major gift prospects for Assistant Dean and directors and conduct discovery visits in the DMV region. Develop programs and strategies to identify, prioritize, cultivate, and solicit key individual prospects. Assist the Assistant Dean with travel for major development events/trips in the United States and abroad.
2. Stewardship In consultation with the Assistant Dean of Advancement, oversee the stewardship efforts related to all donors who have contributed to American University's College of Arts and Sciences, including ongoing daily gifts from all variety of sources, as well as major gifts secured by the CAS Development Team.
3. Organization and Logistical Support Assist the Assistant Dean and directors with a broad range of functions, providing high-level logistical and administrative support to day-to-day operations, relevant events, board meetings, team documents, etc.to include collaboration with Assistant Dean and Directors with individual projects.
4. Other Duties as Assigned Assist in the fulfillment of all other development objectives to include collaboration with Assistant Dean and Directors with individual projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Assistant Director may supervise an occasional student worker.

Competencies

• Developing Plans.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Supporting Coworkers.
• Serving Customers.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
• Driving Continuous Improvement.
• Acting Strategically.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time. 35 hours per week. Periodic night and weekend work and travel required.

Salary Range

$58,300.00 - $67,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution required. Two years or more years of experience in development or another like field (such as alumni relations, career services, event management, sales, marketing, public relations). Proven track record of successful project management, strong customer/client support, or volunteer management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in current online and social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and various email and e-communications strategies. Maturity and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment. Familiarity with fundraising systems and strong command of MS Office Suite of products.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preference for experience in a higher education environment. Travel Required: Some travel may be required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Proven track record of successful project management, strong customer/client support, or volunteer management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. (A writing sample may be required.) Proficiency in current online and social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and various email and e-communications strategies. Maturity, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment. Familiarity with fundraising systems (Colleague Advancement a plus) and strong command of MS Office Suite of products. Experience in development or another field (such as sales, marketing, public relations, alumni relations, event management).

Travel Required

Some travel may be required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Proven track record of successful project management, strong customer/client support, or volunteer management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. (A writing sample may be required.) Proficiency in current online and social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and various email and e-communications strategies. Maturity, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment. Familiarity with fundraising systems (Colleague Advancement a plus) and strong command of MS Office Suite of products. Experience in development or another field (such as sales, marketing, public relations, alumni relations, event management).

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

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American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.