Operations Lead for Alumni Relations & Development

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, invites applications for the Assistant Director, Alumni Relations & Development, to enhance fundraising operations. The role reports to the Senior Director and will oversee annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship and donor relations, events, and data analytics.

This position involves collaboration with colleagues across ARD and Weinberg College, interfacing with deans, faculty, staff, and university leaders to advance priorities and refine processes

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 3 years operations, administration, development or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains existing strategic plans.
• Recommends changes to operational services strategies to meet team needs and objectives.
• Collaborates across ARD and Weinberg College to implement and expand relationships.
• Liaises with the Dean's Office and campus partners to allocate and acknowledge gifts.
• Builds relationships with academic units to engage and steward donors.
• Advances strategic priorities of the dean and refines operations processes for efficiency.
• Oversees annual stewardship processes for key McCormick giving programs.
• Plans events and alumni engagement opportunities with ARD and dean's office.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Creativity and innovation

Reliability and initiative

Time management

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, invites applications for the Assistant Director, Alumni Relations & Development, to enhance fundraising operations. The role reports to the Senior Director and will oversee annual giving, alumni engagement, stewardship and donor relations, events, and data analytics.

This position involves collaboration with colleagues across ARD and Weinberg College, interfacing with deans, faculty, staff, and university leaders to advance priorities and refine processes