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Form of workAvailable Title(s):
1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Assistant Director of Annual GivingEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalTime Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
This position may be eligible for remote/hybrid work.
The Opportunity:
As the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, you will be responsible for developing content and executing solicitation and donor outreach campaigns in support of the WSU Advancement fundraising goals at the Annual Giving level in collaboration with and under guidance from the Director of Annual Giving. You will support the Director of Annual Giving in pursuing the Annual Giving Office fundraising strategies and outreach campaigns through writing, content development, design/strategy conceptualization, and project execution for print and digital campaigns. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with WSU Advancement partners to execute fundraising campaigns, perform analysis of campaign results, and provide feedback/guidance to inform the Annual Giving Office strategies. As part of the Annual Giving team, you will provide guidance and support to campus, college, and unit fundraising partners in the execution of donor outreach campaigns. You may also manage small-scale Annual Giving programs or micro-campaigns as well as guiding and assigning the work of student employees.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing/copy editing.
Working knowledge of digital/print project development and execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in persuasive writing and campaign design.
Experience in non-profit or fundraising work.
Experience working with digital fundraising or email platforms.
Experience/knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or related programs.
Experience in marketing/business analysis.
Experience working within a CRM database.
Additional Information:
Area/College: WSU, Foundation
Department Name:Annual Giving
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: WSU Foundation
Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
