The IU Indy campus is a vibrant, diverse community that promotes inclusion, positivity, and a passion for success. As a top-ranked business school, Kelley delivers undergraduate and graduate business programs that prepare students for lifelong achievement and professional excellence. Kelley School faculty and staff are committed to collaboration, professionalism and ongoing innovation in programs and research. Since 1974, the Kelley School of Business has been shaping business in the city with innovative programs that fuel the talent pipeline, translational research that addresses grand challenges, and alumni of influence who lead top companies and drive economic growth.
At Kelley, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from our mission to transform the lives of students, organizations, and society through business education, research, and service. Diverse perspectives and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups, are vital to our ability to prepare leaders who can succeed globally, inform our research, and create and maintain a community and culture in which every person belongs and is valued.
Job Summary
This position supports the Senior Director of Advancement in driving momentum of development and advancement efforts of the IU Indianapolis Kelley School of Business.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for the university's development and advancement efforts.
Maintains and updates donor databases.
Schedules events and travel for donor interaction and solicitation; prepares and sends digital and direct mail solicitations.
Prepares documentation of pledged and received gifts.
Coordinates stewardship and donor recognition activities.
Assists in executing campaigns each fiscal year in collaboration with Kelley Annual Giving Team
Interacts with donors at Unit and University events
Interacts with donors through personal visits, phone, and electronic communication
Assists in executing events each year in collaboration with Kelley Bloomington and Kelley Indianapolis partners
Assists in alumni engagement activities
May perform other duties in support of other functions or business needs.
General Responsibilities
Performs administrative tasks in support of the university's development and advancement efforts and may interact with officers across all development and advancement job families, as well as donors, the general public, and representatives across the university and university community.
Tasks may include answering phone calls and emails, maintaining and updating donor databases, scheduling events and travel for donor interaction and solicitation, preparing and sending digital and direct mail solicitations, preparing documentation of pledged and received gifts, and coordinating stewardship and donor recognition activities.
Compiles metrics, facts, and general operations information about IU and its schools and departments for distribution to donors.
Prepares and updates basic and complex reports and presentations for use by other development staff, engaging supervisor for help as needed.
Provides an excellent donor experience through customer service, active listening, inclusive language, and thoughtful and persuasive discussion, consistently upholding the integrity and mission of Indiana University.
May provide guidance to lower-level Development Coordinators.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of experience in fundraising/development, administrative, higher education foundation, or related field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
The target start date for this position is January, 2025.
Work Location
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: General Development Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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