Associate Director, Reunion and Class Gift Programs - University Advancement

About this role

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

 Scheduled Hours 37.5

Position Summary The role of Engagement and Annual Giving Programs is to build a strong and lasting connection between the university and its community, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, and active involvement.

We strive to establish a pathway that enables alumni, parents, students, and friends to develop a lifelong philanthropic relationship with WashU, contributing to its growth, sustainability, and continued excellence.

The Associate Director reports to the Director of Reunion and Class Gift Programs. The primary area of focus will be oversight of reunion committees with an emphasis on peer-to-peer outreach and solicitation.

Primary responsibilities include working with the director on identifying and recruiting alumni committee members, providing volunteer training for outreach and solicitation best practices, and collaborating with internal colleagues to identify potential class challenge donors. The ideal candidate should be innovative and enthusiastic about expanding this program to drive philanthropic support and increase participation in our annual fund peer-to-peer solicitations.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteer committees. Develop plans to meet or exceed volunteer committee participation goals and reunion class fundraising goals by collaborating with internal staff to identify strong prospects. • Develop educational marketing materials for both external and key internal partners that promote Reunion Class Gift and reunion challenge opportunities. • Work with key internal partners to identify and implement a strategic marketing and stewardship schedule for class challenges reunion donors. • Recruit, train, and oversee the Senior Class Gift Committee, and plan and implement Senior Class Scholarship Fund campaign. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort • Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Preferred Qualifications • Proven ability to write creatively. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

• Experience in higher education advancement with solicitation experience.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $58,400 - $66,000. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Adaptability, Alumni Relations, Business Interactions, Change Capability, Communication, Complex Systems, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Effective Delegation, Management of Employees, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Presentations, Professional Presentation, School Development, Social Interaction

Grade G12

Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement Personal • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs an

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