University Advancement Development Associate

University of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Francis is seeking an University Advancement Development Associate in Joliet, IL to provide comprehensive administrative support to the university advancement team.Responsibilities include managing the student worker program, coordinating hiring, and aligning outreach across departments.

The role involves donor data management, research for engagement opportunities, and supporting communications for events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in relevant field is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organization, time management, and task prioritization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, task assignment, and completion for the UA student worker program.
• Oversee the hiring process of new student workers as needed.
• Coordinate with USF Marketing and other departments to streamline outreach projects.
• Assist with data entry, donor records, and maintenance of the donor database for accuracy.
• Conduct research on constituents for segmented outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Support communications plans across social media platforms.
• Assist in outreach efforts such as stewardship and event registrations.
• Support strategy implementation for University Advancement events.
• Manage the gift acknowledgement process to recognize donor gifts.
• Gather content for Engaging Mind & Spirit magazine.
• Research funding sources for current and potential donors.
• Create personalized communications to constituents and donors (cards, anniversaries, holidays).
• Build relationships with alumni segments and manage outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Teamwork ability

Education

BA or BS in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

University Advancement Development Associate

005031-00

University Advancement - Joliet IL

7

$39,229-$43,128

https://stfrancis.edu//employment

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

Position Summary

The Development Associate will provide support to the entire University Advancement team, and function as administrative reinforcement, especially in the areas of marketing, outreach, internal operations, and overseeing the student worker program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the UA student worker program: oversee scheduling, task assignment, and completion


• Oversee the hiring process of new student workers as needed


• Serve as a liaison between UA and other internal departments including but not limited to USF Marketing and RICOH to streamline the necessary projects for outreach


• Assist in administrative tasks such as data entry and retrieval, updating donor records, and managing the accuracy of current donor database


• Perform research on constituents for segmented outreach opportunities and thorough profile development, in turn creating engagement and giving opportunities for constituents


• Assist in the implementation of communication plans across social media platforms


• Provide support in outreach efforts such as stewardship, event registration, and other necessary areas


• Aid in implementation of strategy especially relevant to University Advancement events


• Be responsible for the entire gift acknowledgement process to ensure donors are being properly recognized for gifts to the University of St. Francis


• Collect and document data and content for Engaging Mind & Spirit magazine


• Conduct research for current and potential funding sources


• Perform relative tasks within budgetary confines


• Create personalized communication to constituents and donors via birthday cards, gift anniversary cards, and holiday cards


• Curate relationships with segmented groups of alumni and the respective outreach


• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement


• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• BA or BS in relevant field


• Computer and technology literacy and ability to operate computer systems


• Relative knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Organization skills, time management, and task prioritization skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work within a team setting while maintaining individual responsibilities


• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position


• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university

Preferred Requirements

• Management experience within a small team


• University of St. Francis alumni

Hours / Shift / Work Schedule

Typically, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend work may be required for meetings and events.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Posting Detail Information

FP0796-16

06/27/2024

09/01/2026

Yes