Senior Assistant Director, BuckeyeThon & Student Philanthropy

Ohio State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks an Assistant Director for BuckeyeThon to serve as the primary advisor and driver of student philanthropy on campus. You will lead fundraising campaigns, develop education materials, and coordinate with Student Life to promote giving and engagement.

You will manage a large budget, partner with departments, and mentor volunteers toward ambitious goals, while maintaining strong cross‑campus relationships and ensuring program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree may be desirable.
• 6 years of relevant experience required; 8–12 years preferred.
• Master’s in Higher Education or equivalent is desirable; experience in student involvement.
• Experience in peer-to-peer fundraising and using data for strategic planning.
• Experience in other advancement departments (annual giving/alumni relations).
• Strong organization and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor to BuckeyeThon and drive engagement across campus.
• Develop philanthropy education materials for BuckeyeThon team members.
• Lead strategic engagement plans to connect students to giving.
• Manage a large budget in alignment with Office of Student Life guidance.
• Collaborate with multiple offices and fundraising units for recruitment and fundraising.
• Coordinate liaison activities with selected fundraising units.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree desirable

Master’s degree in Higher Education

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Database

Crowdfunding

Giving days

Web-based technology

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks an Assistant Director for BuckeyeThon to serve as the primary advisor and driver of student philanthropy on campus. You will lead fundraising campaigns, develop education materials, and coordinate with Student Life to promote giving and engagement.

You will manage a large budget, partner with departments, and mentor volunteers toward ambitious goals, while maintaining strong cross‑campus relationships and ensuring program effectiveness.