Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250039NE

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about
Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State
Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Office of Development

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for coordination of an active communications program to assist in the development, growth and sustainment of all annual giving initiatives, while also supporting a myriad of University Advancement goals and initiatives as it relates to donor and alumni relations.

• Coordinate communication and solicitation strategies through best practices in crowdfunding, social media, email, telemarketing, direct mail, volunteer engagement, gift processing, data management and donor relations.


• Develop and manage a comprehensive communications plan


• Manage the Heritage Society program and collaborate with other Office of Development staff through legacy giving initiatives


• Assist in the management of all communication initiatives, including press releases, event promotion and registration, and digital and physical publications


• Support the greater development and campaign goals of University Advancement


• Provide timely and accurate reports for forecasting analysis


• Supervise Murray State Digital Engagement Center student fundraising program and implement goals, strategies, and policies as they relate to other annual giving initiatives


• Working evenings and weekends as required.


• Representing the University as requested.


• Serving as a member of the Development and University Advancement Teams.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• One-year professional experience in communications, sales, non-profit, fundraising or a related field


• Experience in communication platforms such as social media, e-solicitation or e-sales, and website strategies and initiatives is required


• Experience utilizing software for graphic design, digital and physical publications.


• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals, provide direction and motivation to others through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism, and high achievement.

Posting Date:

12/11/2024

Closing Date:

01/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$19.95 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

109

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours.

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment.

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