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Form of workReporting to the Assistant Dean for Law School Advancement (LSA), the Assistant Director of LSA is responsible for directing the Law Annual Fund and managing the Young Alumni Council.
The Assistant Director works in consort with other members of the Law School Advancement office, the Dean, the Law School’s administrative team (career strategy, student affairs, admissions, communications), the University Annual Fund office, and others in central Development to ensure that all aspects of the overall program are effectively executed.
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
Direct the Law School’s Annual Fund (LAF) giving program, including direct mail, email solicitations, and reunion giving.
Motivate and support Law Class Agents and reunion volunteers and work closely with the University Annual Giving Office for additional support and assistance with solicitations of Law alumni, and friends. Coordinate stewardship of LAF donors.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-end LAF prospects, including alumni, parents, and friends. Travel to visit donors giving $500-$2500 as needed.
Engage the Young Alumni Council, consisting of alumni less than 10 years from graduation, in the life and mission of the Law School. Identify, cultivate, and solicit these alumni for the LAF.
Coordinate all aspects of educating current law students on the impact of philanthropy at the School of Law.
Assist in the planning and implementation of special on-campus events including, but not limited to, Law Volunteer Weekend and LAF stewardship events.
Perform other duties related to Law School Advancement as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree is required.
Two to three years of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or a related field is preferred.
Computer proficiency is required. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar program is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high degree of personal integrity is essential.
Some frequent travel and some evening and weekend work is required.
Minimum Pay: $60,000 - Pay Commensurate with Experience
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please upload a resume and cover letter in your application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.
Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at jobs.wlu.edu.
Physical Requirements:
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible
