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Job Title Assistant Director, Rice Annual Fund Department Development Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number S19491 Open Date 03/18/2019 Close Date Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits Eligible Yes Eligible for Overtime No Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director-Team Lead, the Assistant Director is a member of the Class and Program Management team and will be responsible for developing strategy and tactics to increase alumni, donor and volunteer participation as well as for increasing total dollars raised for the Rice Annual Fund within a program(s) or portfolio of classes. The Assistant Director will develop one or more strategic program plans as part of our comprehensive annual plan as well as manage the fundraising efforts for a program and/or a portfolio of classes that may also work through a five-year reunion cycle. The Assistant Director will engage with and personally solicit high profile donors and volunteers within an actively managed portfolio to achieve the Rice Annual Fund’s ambitious goals in a given fiscal year.

Education Required Bachelor's Degree Major/Discipline Substitution for Education Requirement

Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.

Education Preferred Experience Required 1 year Type of Experience

Experience in fundraising, program or project coordination, volunteer management, and/or related experience (experience may be gained while a student).

Substitution for Experience Requirement

Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

- One or more years of experience in annual giving, preferably at an institution of higher education.
- Experience working with volunteers to achieve goals set for time-based campaigns.
- Experience making face-to-face solicitations, especially at a leadership giving level ($2,500 and above).

License/Certification Required

Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.

License/Certification Preferred Skills Required

- Ability to learn new strategies
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
- Attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned
- Experience with direct mail, telemarketing, and/or database marketing

Skills Preferred

- Ability to think strategically and to prioritize as well as to create and/or follow processes
- Personal initiative, curiosity to learn and flexibility to adjust one’s schedule to accomplish important tasks
- Demonstrated desire to help grow a strong program into an even stronger one
- Knowledge of fundraising database software concepts and experience in manipulating database information
- Familiarity with fundraising in a higher education environment

Internal / External Contacts

INTERNAL: Extensive contact within the university at all levels in person, in writing, and by telephone.

EXTERNAL: Extensive contact outside the university with alumni, parents, and friends of Rice, most often in person, with follow-up by phone or in writing. It is important that the Assistant Director, Rice Annual Fund have the ability to direct volunteers, students, and faculty in an organized way to carry out the multitude of background details critical to an annual giving campaign. Students and faculty must be motivated, used effectively, and made to feel that they are participating in a well-run program directly benefiting the university.

Physical Demands

- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks

Working Conditions

Up to 20% out-of-town travel, as well as some weekend and evening work hours are required.

Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/18878 Job Duties

Job Duty Name ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Description of Job Duty

- Provides recommendations for the design of appeal materials developed by the marketing team
- Tracks and analyzes results of development activities, to determine the effectiveness of outreach efforts
- Makes recommendations to manager for more effective solicitation appeals
- Works with a portfolio of assigned prospects to prioritize solicitation based on data analysis, prepare background information, and, as appropriate, engage with volunteers to further solicitation priorities
- Monitors, analyzes, and reports on overall results to internal and external constituencies, as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have one year of experience in fundraising, program or project coordination, volunteer management, and/or related experience (experience may be gained while a student)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you possess (or have ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you had four or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past three years?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have any convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years?
   • Yes
   • No