Job Title:

Associate Director, Donor Agreements and Stewardship

 Kent, OH (remote options available)

Salary:

 $59,961 - $70,000 (salary commensurate with experience)

Basic Function:

Serve as a key conduit of information and collaboration to ensure that donor-based scholarships and KSU Foundation funds are utilized according to the wishes of the donors which enhances the donors' trust, confidence and affinity for Kent State University. Manage systems for creation of donor agreements. Reports to Senior Director, Donor Engagement.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

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

Oversee and manage the development, approval, routing and tracking of all donor agreements. 

Manage pricing, agreements, inventory and tracking of all naming opportunities across the university, in partnership with Office of University Architect. 

Prepare naming opportunity documents for Kent State University Board of Trustees approval, including drafting resolutions, information items and other donor communications. 

Request, review and analyze endowment data to write, draft and produce annual endowment reports and respond to related donor questions.

Prepare fund stewardship reports for college/unit leadership. 

Initiate and manage processes to strategically analyze KSU Foundation funds, with careful attention to underutilized funds. 

Review and update KSU Foundation funds to ensure compliance with all legal requirements. 

Serve as the liaison with the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to ensure donor intent is honored and to monitor fund usage and unspent balances. 

In partnership with the KSU Foundation, conduct an annual review of all Founders Scholarships and provide a report to the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid detailing new scholarships available for award, along with criteria and balances. 

Develop and facilitate a training program for scholarship administrators across the university system, incorporating content from the KSU Foundation and the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. 

Address questions and concerns related to donor engagement and stewardship. 

Provide direct supervision of unclassified staff. 

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, communications, education or a relevant field is required. Four years of progressively responsible donor relations, stewardship, or related experience is required. Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends. *NOTE - part time (50%) experience would need to be doubled.

Or

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to eight years of progressively responsible experience in donor relations, stewardship or related experience. Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Donor relations and stewardship principles and best practices *
Advanced proficiency in personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite including database, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, email) *

Skill In:

Ability To:

Direct others and manage projects *
Develop, implement and monitor plans *
Work independently and as part of a team *
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments in a timely manner *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

 Standard work schedule to include hybrid work options.

Additional Information:

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.