Director Of Operations

The Director of Operations will report to the Vice President for
Development and Alumni Relations. The role fulfills the College’s
mission by leading strategy for and overseeing day to day functions
of the Development Operations team. This would include database
management, budgeting, prospect research and analytics, gift
processing as well as reporting and analyzing fundraising and
engagement results.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Operations team including providing direct
  leadership to Manager of Data Administration, Associate Director
  for Data, Analytics and Reporting, Assistant Director of Prospect
  Research and Web Specialist.
• Provide strategic direction and set priorities for this team
  which include database management, reporting/business intelligence,
  prospect research, and web services.
• Serve as subject matter expert and partner to colleagues in
  Development and Alumni relations to champion data and technology
  driven advancements.
• Direct a dynamic prospect management and development system
  that includes overseeing wealth screenings, leveraging predictive
  modeling and data analytics to drive fundraising performance, and
  employing digital strategies that help increase alumni
  engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• 7 years or more experience in higher education advancement or
  complex non-profit
• Computer programming, Business Analytics and Visualization, CRM
  Experience, or Prospect Management and Research
• Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• Strong communication skills in a variety of ways for multiple
  constituents
• Adaptable to changing situations and circumstances while
  maintaining a professional work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management skills
• Served on teams that have successfully completed comprehensive
  fundraising campaigns
• Knowledge of best practices in gifts processing and
  management