Development Operations Lead, Alumni Relations

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and-dep-

Paid vacation and holidays

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director to collaborate across departments, enhancing fundraising and development operations for Weinberg College. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role oversees annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship, donor relations, events and data analytics.

The position involves cross-team collaboration with ARD and Weinberg College colleagues, deans, faculty, staff and university leaders to advance strategic priorities and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum 3 years operations, administration or development experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email and database software

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains existing strategic plans.
• Collaborates with ARD and university partners to advance major gift efforts.
• Develops stewardship communications and annual appeal materials.
• Plans and coordinates events and alumni engagement activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Creativity

Reliability

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director to collaborate across departments, enhancing fundraising and development operations for Weinberg College. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role oversees annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship, donor relations, events and data analytics.

The position involves cross-team collaboration with ARD and Weinberg College colleagues, deans, faculty, staff and university leaders to advance strategic priorities and operational efficiency.