Senior Advancement Programs Officer - University Advancement

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Senior Advancement Programs Officer for assigned school or program. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the school by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Senior Advancement Programs Officer will foster deep cultural connections to our Danforth Campus schools and initiatives through meaningful volunteer engagement and programing.  The Senior Advancement Programs Officer will report to the Executive Director of Advancement.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively engages and stewards volunteers and committees for assigned school or program. This includes coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and other related activities.
• Presents and oversees programs and events for assigned school or program involving alumni, donors, faculty and leadership. Manages planning, scheduling, communicating, budgeting and executing programs and events as assigned.
• Implements and supports on-campus prospect visits. Manages alumni and guest visits to classes and lectures.
• Supports giving day and thank-a-thon programs for assigned school or program in collaboration University Advancement colleagues.
• Supports award programs and events for assigned school or program. Manages awardee engagement, biographies, videos, and event staffing as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Three years of working experience as a business development manager, sales executive, or a relevant role.
• Project leadership skills, with value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and then implement effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• Creative problem solving and project management skills.
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and adapt strategies as needed.
• Knowledge of fundraising software, CRM systems, and digital fundraising platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of related experience.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / 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

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Accommodation

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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 prio