Ast. Director/ Director Events & Alumni Affairs
University Job Title: Annual Giving Officer 2
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: development
Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges
Work Location: Central Campus
Worksite Address: 20 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Searchable Job Family: Athletics
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5
Position Focus:
The Assistant Director / Director of Events and Alumni Affairs will report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Development and is responsible leading the creation and execution of all Yale Athletic development events, hospitality services and tailgating operations. This position will provide leadership and support in developing a robust and efficient operation to organize the bi-annual Blue Leadership Ball, Yale/Harvard Weekend, Alumni events, Anniversary events, and more. The Assistant Director/Director will manage mass alumni communication and assist with the organizational efforts of Yale Athletic Associations. Ability to travel for meetings and special events, some nights and weekends required.
We will consider an Assistant Director or Director title based on experience.
Essential Duties:
1. Organizes, plans, and oversees fundraising efforts for the University. 2. Recruits, trains, and organizes a network of alumni volunteers. 3. Develops, fosters, and maintains positive alumni relations. 4. Contributes in writing and producing alumni reports, newsletters, and other materials to inform alumni network, 5. Develops and implements financial solicitation programs; oversees a budget and gift crediting functions. 6. Initiates and advises the best course of action for financial solicitation programs, such as conducting a written campaign or organizing a phonathon. 7. Advises on the timely communication, organization of campaigns and crediting of gifts. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree. Three years of related demonstrated experience in a fund-raising capacity or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including attention to detail.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to handle a diverse portfolio and simultaneous tasks.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Highly motivated and energetic; ability to show initiative and work independently.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
High level of quantitative skills; ability to analyze data and implement strategy.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Skilled in Microsoft suite and Google platform; ability to learn new software and data management products.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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