Program Manager....Advancement - Associate VP Major Gifts

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

TheProgram Manager, Major Gifts, A.B. Freeman School of Business is a full-timeprofessional administrative position reporting directly to the ManagingDirector, Major Gifts - A.B. Freeman School of Business. This position willtrack and manage all Freeman Advancement communications and will work closelywith the Director of Alumni Relations on all projects, communications, andevents. The Program Manager will also provide additional support for theDirector of Annual Giving and Reunions for projects, communications, and eventsrelated to graduate reunions. Additionally, the position will take the leadand/or assist with special projects and initiatives as decided by the ManagingDirector. This position will be responsible for recruiting, training, andmanaging support personnel in coordination with the Major Gifts Administrativeunit.In addition, the Program Managerwill work closely with other departments including the offices of AdvancementCommunications, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Legal Affairs, Gift Planning,Annual Giving and Reunions, Corporate and Foundation relations, Office ofCampaigns and Administration, Office of University Planning, other Major Giftsunits, and offices within the A. B. Freeman School of Business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in program development, implementation, or management required, or transferrable experience. Transferrable experience includes meeting/event planning/management, volunteer management, sales, public relations, marketing, admissions, fundraising or trust officer experience. OR • High school diploma or equivalent an 11 years’ direct experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research university environment. • Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education. • Knowledge of various software systems, such as Word, Excel, and a prospect management database.