Job Title:

Associate Director, Advancement and External Relations, College of the Arts

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

  $51,460

Basic Function:

To assist with the development and implementation of comprehensive external relations initiatives and priorities and assists with the fundraising activities of the college in partnership with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (DPAE) and in consultation with the Dean, College of the Arts (COTA). Reports to Dean, COTA.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Partner with COTA communications project manager(s) and philanthropic advisor(s) on alumni and annual giving outreach, and major gift giving strategies, respectively.

Develop and coordinate alumni outreach, donor communication and stewardship efforts for specific geographic or affinity-based constituencies.

Manage donor services, such as, but not limited to, annual giving initiatives, donor events, fund support, and scholarship administration in partnership with DPAE.

Ensure that COTA leadership is engaged with donors, prospects and volunteers.

Develop and implement alumni and donor-centered engagement strategies in consultation with COTA leadership and r DPAE staff.

Identify, engage and foster meaningful institutional relationships with prospective supporters.

Assist and participate in community engagement initiatives.

Coordinate with the Corporate and Foundation Relations staff on corporate and foundation donors.

Coordinate communications, marketing and alumni/donor outreach through COTA and DPAE communications team.

May provide direct supervision of classified staff.

Serve on various committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of fundraising, sales, communications and/or events experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and overnight travel.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

External relations/affairs

Fundraising practices *

Project planning and implementation

Skill In:

Sales and marketing *

Fundraising *

Prospect management *

Problem-solving *

Organizing and implementing fundraising campaigns and projects *

Written, verbal, interpersonal communication *

Microsoft Office Suite *

Adhering to deadlines *

Ability To:

Raise funds *

Manage people and projects *

Motivate and cultivate relationships with supporters, including alumni and friends *

Conduct research in a timely manner *

Work independently and as part of a team *

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *

Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekend and overnight travel *

Work collaboratively with university colleagues *

Communicate effectively with all components of the university and external constituents *

Learn new computer software and programs *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Experience in higher education fundraising.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

 A review of applications will begin on April 19th and continue until the position is filled.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.