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Assistant/Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Engagement
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Position Number: 2401779
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Assistant/Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Engagement
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,445 full-time undergraduates and 5,125 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.2 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.8 billion.

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Engagement will be responsible for a portfolio of annual impact reports. This position is responsible for project management; timeline and deadline management; writing, editing, proofreading, and design of content; survey and template layout. The Assistant/Associate Director will coordinate the outreach to recipients of endowed and current-use funds, as well as University contacts within their portfolio. Additionally, the individual in this position will participate in donor engagement events and activities.

This position oversees the transfer of information related to our database, oversees updates on beneficiary records, and authorized changes to information about the funds. This position works closely with the senior associate director of reporting and will also be responsible for coordinating with School Development partners on Stewardship & Donor Engagement initiatives within assigned schools.

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and hiring ranges:

Assistant Director 1: $47,500 - $59,350; 1-3 years related experience
Assistant Director 2: $57,840 - $72,300; 3-5 years professional experience
Associate Director: $63,900 - $79,850; 5-7 years professional experience

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and for the Assistant Director Level 1, 1-3 years related experience working in a complex fundraising operation, the Assistant Director Level 2, 3-5 years professional experience, and the Associate Director Level, 5-7 years professional experience, preferably within a higher education setting in a capital campaign environment.

Competitive candidates will possess a demonstrated understanding of core fundraising programs and strategies including knowledge of the process and practices for receiving major gifts, in general, knowledge of cultivation and stewardship vehicles, including some knowledge of donor fund accounting and scholarship administration, in particular, and possess the ability to build and sustain stewarding information and services to help advance the fundraising work of the organization. The position requires a working knowledge of project management processes, web-based platforms/communications, including survey creation, email merges, etc. An understanding of the University's mission and the role it plays in advancing donor relations is also required.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, resourceful and strategic, and is highly engaged in working collaboratively with a team. The candidate anticipates opportunities and possesses a high level of follow through on opportunities and projects. Experience with project management and the implementation of elements of complex projects is desired. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication, and technical skills are essential. The candidate should exhibit discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential donor and student information. Candidate exudes a professional demeanor when dealing with colleagues, donors and students. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and Google platform, and an understanding of Adobe Suite and InDesign software. Familiarity with project management tools and Blackbaud, Ovrture, Mythos, or other fundraising databases is preferred.

Must be a collaborative team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build diverse teams reflecting our community; students, alumni, parents and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://bc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=4966&site=1

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.