Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Student Engagement

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Student Engagement

Department/School:

College Advancement

Salary/Pay Rate:

$55,341 – $60,000

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Student Engagement is
responsible for leading annual giving student and campus engagement
including the phonathon program, senior legacy giving, student
philanthropy engagement club, and promoting the culture of giving
throughout campus. A key member of the annual giving team, this
position will coordinate all aspects of these efforts in support of
the College’s fundraising and outreach goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-3 years of experience

Essential Functions:

• Conduct the daily management of the Student Phonathon Program,
  including the recruitment, training, and supervision of 30+ student
  employees; maintain up to date knowledge and implementation skills
  for the calling software; write and update calling and texting
  scripts and related materials throughout each semester to meet the
  needs and goals of the annual giving program. Monitor the quality
  of each caller contacts with prospects and make the necessary
  adjustments as needed, develop and implement effective motivational
  techniques.
• In an effort to build a pipeline of future donors, develop and
  lead a comprehensive engagement effort that fosters a culture of
  philanthropy among Marist students and the overall campus working
  with departments across the College to educate student leaders on
  the impact of donor support and fundraising at Marist.
• Coordinate all efforts of student volunteer management
  including student philanthropy, the senior class giving program,
  and other activities that support and encourage student
  philanthropic engagement with the College.
• Generate, maintain, and analyze daily and weekly Phonathon
  reports on calling shifts and statistical data to inform decisions
  related to the calling and texting program, including efforts to
  close unfulfilled pledges, upgrade previous donors, and secure
  credit card gifts. Assist with segmentation for the program.
• Advise our student alumni ambassador club that educates members
  on the value of the alumni network, the importance of donor
  support, and provides them with the opportunity to represent the
  student body at Advancement events, while providing alumni the
  chance to interact with current students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, 1-3 years of related
  experience.
• Position requires excellent verbal and written communication
  skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and strong
  analytical, problem solving, and creative skills.
• Previous experience in fundraising.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3
Professional References.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits
for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in
  the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%
  employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending
  Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and
  workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a
    mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%
    after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%
    thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,
  up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate
    credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,
    spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester
    towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or
employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the
College.

About the Department/School:

The Advancement Office promotes a culture of philanthropy that
attracts vital resources in support of the goals and objectives of
the College’s strategic plan and its core educational mission.

The Advancement team accomplishes this by nurturing life-long
relationships with and among alumni, parents, trustees, friends,
students, faculty, staff and other constituencies; and by
communicating regularly with them through meaningful personal
contacts, targeted print and web-based publications, and
high-impact special events.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its
Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive,
independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission
is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills
required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the
global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates
approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and
1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and
numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS,
and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician
Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best
colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review
(Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News
& World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s
Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s
study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State
Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator
Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and
Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in
1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology
platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn
more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on
our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of
minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other
protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion
of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide
occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these
protected groups. The College will review its employment policies
and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily
exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College
will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice
is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist’s policy of non-discrimination includes not only
employment practices but also extends to all services and programs
provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of
College policy for any member of the community to discriminate
against any individual or group with respect to employment or
attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color,
disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition
established by law.

Quicklink to apply:
https://careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job/493546?lApplicationSubSourceID=