Associate Director, Scholarships & Student Experience

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Scholarships & Student Experience to advance access and student success at IU Indianapolis. You’ll manage a portfolio of 40–50 major gift prospects and collaborate across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Education.

You’ll build donor relationships, renew and grow scholarship support, and connect donors’ passions with opportunities that broaden access and enrich the student experience across IU

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; combinations of related education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of fundraising, development, major gifts, annual giving, alumni relations, community engagement, or other relevant experience within a complex organization.
• Experience with major gift fundraising or demonstrated exposure to major gift development work required.
• Candidates with a strong leadership annual giving background who are ready to grow further into major gifts are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in Student Affairs or Student Affairs fundraising is especially welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline fundraiser with portfolio of 40–50 major gift prospects and donors.
• Partner across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Undergraduate Education, Educational Success Programs, and Groups Scholars Program.
• Uncover opportunities to deepen scholarship support and expand access for IU Indianapolis students.
• Build, renew, and grow donor relationships and manage donor stewardship.
• Travel locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally, with flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Relationship management

CRM systems

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Indiana University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Scholarships & Student Experience to advance access and student success at IU Indianapolis. You’ll manage a portfolio of 40–50 major gift prospects and collaborate across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Education.

You’ll build donor relationships, renew and grow scholarship support, and connect donors’ passions with opportunities that broaden access and enrich the student experience across IU