Assistant Director of Development, School of Professional Studies at New York University in New York, New York

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Development, School of Professional Studies

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2024-13973
Type: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing
New York University

Overview

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for supporting a growing philanthropy program at the School of Professional Studies (SPS) with a special focus on cultivation and solicitation of parent prospects and management of the SPS Parents Council. Serve as a key member of the SPS development team tasked with the development and implementation of a comprehensive engagement and solicitation strategy for families and prospects of SPS, including the personal fundraising goals of 100 donor visits and raising 500K annually. Partner with alumni relations and development staff to research, recruit, and solicit high net worth individuals while contributing to enhanced engagement of high capacity prospects.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in fundraising, volunteer management, marketing, communications, or a combination of education and experience

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; strong analytical skills

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Sensitivity to and ability to maintain confidentiality of information and materials

This position may involve travel occasionally as University policy allows and is reasonably justified towards building relationships and developing philanthropy

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Comfortable creating team-supportive structures such as prospect list and portfolio management, data accuracy, volunteer management systems, and serve as a resource of support and guidance to fundraisers working with SPS prospects

Knowledge of industry-wide best practices for philanthropy and donor engagement

The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects effectively and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in a complex team-oriented, environment

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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