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Associate Director of Advancement Engagement

Employer
McDaniel College
Location
Westminster, MD
Closing date
Jul 22, 2019

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McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and US News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. McDaniel College invites applications for an Associate Director of Advancement Engagement for this full-time, 12-month position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts with employer match, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Advancement Engagement, the Associate Director has primary responsibility for developing and managing special events, programs and activities designed to engage major and planned gift suspects, prospects, and major donors. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records and materials used to recognize donors, provide opportunities for future donors, and cultivate donor relationships. Working as a member of the Institutional Advancement team, the Associate Director will support division-wide events and work collaboratively to cultivate relationships and inspire philanthropic interest among donors. Qualifications1. Bachelor's degree required and minimum of five years of experience in event planning and fundraising; experience in marketing and communications preferred.2. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment.3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.4. Must possess tact, diplomacy and discretion in confidential matters.5. Effective time management, planning and organizational skills are essential.6. Must possess excellent computer skills including database management. Experience in utilizing social media in conjunction with event management preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required. Administrative computing systems experience is highly desired with a preference given to Raiser's Edge fundraising software.7. Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support programming and events as required. To applyFor a complete job description and to apply, please visit the college's employment webpage. Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications begins immediately. McDaniel College, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other legally protected status.

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