Program Director for Campaign Initiatives

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $94K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 8th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Program Director for Campaign Initiatives. This role leads the operational management and strategic planning for the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign, collaborating with multiple departments to align campaign goals with the university's strategic vision and campus master plan.

Highlights

Manage daily and strategic operational functions for the comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Own the campaign planning timeline and facilitate development of case statements and interdisciplinary priorities.
Conduct pipeline analysis and develop strategic pipeline opportunities.
Collaborate with university departments including academic affairs, stewardship, prospect management, communications, and engagement.
Report to the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy and engage with the UA Leadership Team.
Require strong project management, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google applications, and experience with CRM or fundraising databases.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least four years' fundraising experience, and knowledge of donor lifecycle management.
Salary is $93,775 annually with competitive benefits including retirement plan contributions and tuition assistance.
This full-time campaign position is contingent on sufficient funding and may require limited evening and weekend work.