Associate Director of Advancement and Alumni Services - Laney Graduate School

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Description:

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of constituent engagement, donor research and solicitation, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Advancement and Alumni Services. 

 

The Laney Graduate School and Academic Units team is responsible for alumni and donor engagement, donor research, solicitation, stewardship, endowments and other school/unit reporting. They serve the global campus community including Laney Graduate School and Emory's Libraries and Museums. This position will report to the Managing Senior Director of Development – Laney Graduate School.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides operational aspects for an advancement and alumni engagement program in a school or unit.
• Develops plans and objectives to ensure success of the program, while working with other departments and colleagues.
• Leverages relationships within the school or unit as well as central service units to build mutually beneficial relationships, improve communication and collaborative teamwork, and increase campus understanding of advancement and alumni engagement processes.
• Writes/creates briefings, reports, letters, and other materials for the school/unit.
• Manages multiple projects supporting the engagement or fundraising goals of the school/unit.
• Makes decisions on how data should be collected and routed for updating reports in systems, and ensuring reporting is processed appropriately.
• May provide administrative, event, or technical support.
• May administer budgets.
• May manage relationships and service agreements with outside vendors and internal customers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Associate Director may be required to:

• Represent the department working with other departments across the division/University.
• Provide support for team projects, such as budget management and transaction support, including reconciling and submitting transaction reports, expense reports, purchase orders, check requests, and invoices.
• Lead projects, cultivation and stewardship events, moves management, metrics, and data analysis for program evaluation.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in an office setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess experience in project management, managing budgets and financial reports, working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
  
• Self-directed and can work autonomously to accomplish goals.
• Highly organized and can manage projects to meet or surpass all project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with ambiguity, and navigate a complex work environment.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing projects, working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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