Department : College of Science
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Classification : Administrative Faculty
Job Category : Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type : Full-Time
Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)
Location : Fairfax Campus
Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible
Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check : Yes
About the Department :
The mission of the College of Science’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College.
We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support.
Statement on Diversity :
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices.
At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility.
About the Position :
The Associate Director of Constituent Engagement (ADOCE) plays a key role in supporting and achieving the annual and strategic philanthropic goals of the College.
This position coordinates with the Dean’s Office, central Advancement Office, and external constituents to help achieve the fundraising goals and priorities of the College and University.
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Development, this position is responsible for identifying and implementing strategies for success in securing significant philanthropic support for priorities.
Responsibilities :
- Working in collaboration with the COS Dean's office, the ADOCE will be responsible for integrating development communication with other communication efforts in the college.
- The ADOCE will also be responsible for producing a monthly e-newsletter to alumni and various communications to alumni and donors.
- Accountable for cultivating relationships with individuals and organizations with focus on retention, recapture, and growth.
- The selected candidate will support the Senior Director of Development in research and outreach to a pipeline of potential donors, previously unengaged with the College.
- Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Collaborating with COS's gift officers, Mason's Office of Annual Giving, and individual units within COS to produce supplemental annual giving communications.
- Creating an efficient and meaningful acknowledgement process to express gratitude to all donors and faculty and staff who support the College of Science (COS).
- Organizing and implementing special events for alumni and prospect engagement for COS.
- Coordinating with College faculty, centers, and programs on alumni engagement events and projects.
- Maintaining accurate and timely records using University Development data management and reporting systems.
Required Qualifications :
- Master’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Significant (typically 5+ years) prior experience in constituent engagement, communications, and strategy implementation for annual fundraising.
- Demonstrated successful professional advancement / alumni relations and / or fundraising-related experience.
- Excellent research, writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Confidence to reach out and speak to potential donors in person or on the telephone.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and experience with a donor database.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Demonstrated successful professional advancement / alumni relations and / or fundraising-related experience in higher education.
- Salesforce experience.
Instructions to Applicants :
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Director of Constituent Engagement at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / .
Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date : August 27, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by : September 10, 2024
Open Until Filled : Yes
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