Assistant Director of Engagement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 27, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: January 2, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: University Advancement
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $47,614 - $54,729 annually @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Exempt (FLSA status may change January 2025 pending federal regulations)
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: No
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

An integral member of the Southern Oregon University Advancement team, reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Engagement collaborates to facilitate consistent and meaningful engagement with and between alumni, supporters, faculty, staff, students, and the community; to grow and steward the base of donor support of Southern Oregon University; and to cultivate a culture of philanthropy within and around the university.

The Assistant Director is involved in the development and implementation of a range of constituent outreach, engagement, communication, networking, gift solicitation, and stewardship strategies in order to facilitate alumni engagement, community connections, and philanthropic participation; and to help position SOU for the public phase of its inaugural comprehensive campaign.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, community engagement, marketing, philanthropy, communication, or related field.
• Demonstrated success contributing to the development and execution of external-facing initiatives involving marketing, communications, fundraising, or sales.
• Proven record of working independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to achieve goals in tandem with project partners.
• Availability to work on-site on the SOU campus during M-F standard business hours.

Preferred Requirements

• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience with donor database CRM software (The Raiser's Edge NXT or comparable system).
• Experience with audience segmentation.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Adobe creative design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) as well as experience with marketing collateral design and production processes.
• Experience with web content management (WordPress or comparable system).

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(50%) Annual Giving Program Suppor