Assistant Director of Development

Available Title(s):

1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator

Business Title:

Assistant Director of Development

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Assistant Director of Development, you will participate in establishing and planning fund raising goals, stewardship activities, cultivation, solicitation, public relations, and communications for targeted sectors for the Office of Foundation Relations. In this role, you will be responsible for budget oversight; grant agreement, award, and report processing; and gift strategies with a focus on gifts up to $24,999. Additionally, you will direct special events and site visits that focus on external constituencies, as well as manage travel and calendars for the Office of Foundation Relations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience which demonstrates skill with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to travel as needed between buildings on campus and off campus.

• Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, for donor and alumni activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundraising experience at a comprehensive public or private research university or similar complex organization and/or demonstrated success in fundraising or relevant sales, marketing, or public relations positions.

• Demonstrated experience with donor prospect research and ‘moves management’ systems.

• Experience in managing multiple projects and setting priorities.

• Experience and/or working knowledge of a CRM program.

Additional Information:

Area/College: University Advancement

Department Name: Office of Foundation Relations

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link: WSU Foundation Relations

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible for Overtime

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .