Assistant Program Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129208
Title: Assistant Program Director
Functional Title: Assistant Program Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: VPSA-VP Student Affairs
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is responsible for managing and carrying out all donor relations and stewardship activities within the Office of Development and External Relations on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the Office of Development and External Relations. In partnership with the University’s central Donor Relations and Stewardship team and DSA staff, the Assistant Director will implement and manage a division-wide donor relations and stewardship plan that retains and inspires donors to support DSA to their fullest potential. The Assistant Director will be responsible for ongoing stewardship efforts related to DSA funds and their associated donors, developing ongoing communications to demonstrate the impact of donor support, managing the DSA scholarship processes, acting as a liaison to the University’s central donor relations office and other duties as assigned. The Assistant Director will also have shared oversight over a full-time Development Coordinator.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree.



Experience:
  •  Five or more years of related experience in Stewardship, Donor Relations, and/or Development.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form, to problem-solve in a timely fashion, and to be sensitive to the needs of a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
  • Ability to be flexible, work independently, take initiative, manage multiple projects, prioritize a high-volume of work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented and have strong organizational and financial management skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience in donor relations and stewardship at a college or university.
  • Event planning and management experience.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary range is $90K – $100K.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Posting Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/05/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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