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Assistant Director, Rice Annual Fund

Employer
Rice University
Location
Houston, TX

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Position Information

Job TitleAssistant Director, Rice Annual FundDepartmentDevelopmentFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS20190Open Date10/10/2019Close Date12/13/2019Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

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

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The assistant director is a member of the Rice Annual Fund’s class and program management team, and will be responsible for developing strategy and tactics to increase participation among key Rice constituencies, including but not limited to undergraduate alumni, graduate-level alumni, students, parents, faculty/staff, donors, and volunteers with a focus on increasing total dollars raised for the Annual Fund. The assistant director will develop and implement one or more strategic program plans as part of our comprehensive annual plan, and will also 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. The ideal candidate will have experience soliciting leadership-level gifts, managing volunteers and projects, and facilitating peer-to-peer solicitation.

Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education RequirementEducation PreferredExperience Required1 yearType 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 RequirementExperience 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)
- Experience in manipulating database information

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 PreferredSkills 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
- 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
- Frequently lift objects weighing 10 pounds or less

Working Conditions

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

Essential Personnel

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Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Security Sensitive Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/21611 Job Functions

Essential Functions

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Additional Functions or Information Job Duties

Job Duty NameESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDescription 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
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Applicant DocumentsRequired 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

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