Assistant/Associate Director of Major Gifts - Remote Consideration for PA Residents
Juniata College

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Director of Major Gifts - Remote Consideration for PA Residents

Posting Number:

20110546

Pay Rate:

Salaried - commensurate with experience

Position Type:

Administration

Key Responsibilities :

The Assistant/Associate Director of Major Gifts is primarily responsible for cultivating relationships which will help expand the donor base, while soliciting and providing stewardship for current funds, capital projects and endowment to achieve Juniata's strategic objectives. Remote work opportunities will be considered for PA residents.

• Cultivates new relationships and helps strengthen and maintain existing relationships. Listens to needs and priorities of and routinely follows up and communicates with prospective donors and donors.
• Recommends and implements coordinated stewardship strategies for Advancement team.
• Solicits individuals in order to help secure the financial support needed for the College.
• Plans and organizes fundraising programs and activities including volunteer committees and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/EOEPosition Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a keen ability to foster, build and maintain relationships on all levels.
2. A proactive manner and the ability and inclination to formulate and to articulate opinions creating consensus and momentum.
3. Ability to work both independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities and cooperatively and collaboratively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups.
4. Must be willing to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours.
5. Computer literacy with the knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite and desire to become familiar with specialized software.
6. Valid driver's license required, clear of major violations.

BS/BA is required

Supervision Required/Given:

Works independently with discretion and judgment as to how best to achieve College goals. Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups. Reports directly to the supervisor of the Major Gifts department and works closely with other members of the College Advancement division. Provides supervision to student assistants as required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Remote work opportunities will be considered for PA residents.

Open Date:

07/24/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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