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Associate Director of SU Annual Fund

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Susquehanna University
Location
Selinsgrove
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Four-Year Institution

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Associate Director of SU Annual Fund

About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:
Join Our Team as Associate Director of the SU Annual Fund
Are you passionate about inspiring philanthropy and fostering connections that make a difference? Susquehanna University invites dynamic, motivated, and innovative professionals to join our Advancement team as the Associate Director of the SU Annual Fund.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of the SU Annual Fund, you will play a pivotal role in engaging alumni, parents, and friends of Susquehanna University to strengthen annual support and donor participation. This is your opportunity to lead impactful campaigns, foster meaningful relationships, and ignite a culture of giving that benefits the entire university community.
What You'll Do
  • Program Leadership: Develop and execute exciting initiatives for reunion giving, young alumni engagement, and affinity group fundraising.
  • Volunteer Management: Build and lead a vibrant Class Agent program to amplify alumni involvement through peer-to-peer outreach.
  • Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with university partners to craft innovative marketing plans and donor engagement strategies across multiple channels, including digital, direct mail, social media, and more.
  • Event Support: Contribute to key events like Homecoming, Family Weekend, and alumni board meetings, fostering deeper connections with our community.
  • Donor Engagement: Conduct face-to-face meetings, cultivate relationships, and partner with major gift officers to identify and steward leadership-giving prospects.



Why Join Susquehanna University?
At Susquehanna, we're dedicated to providing a vibrant and supportive work environment where innovation, collaboration, and impact take center stage. This position offers an exciting platform to advance your career while making a tangible difference in the lives of students and alumni.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your energy, expertise, and passion to Susquehanna University? Apply today and be a part of a team that's driving meaningful change and advancing the university's mission.
For a full job description, click here.

Required Qualifications:
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a collaborative self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence. If you bring the following qualifications, we'd love to hear from you:
  • A bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit work, marketing, or a related field. Alternate education and pathways will be considered including an associate's degree with 5 years or no degree with 7 years of transferrable experience.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for building relationships.
  • Proficiency with technology, including database software, Microsoft Office Suite, and communication tools.
  • A flexible, self-motivated attitude with a willingness to travel, work occasional evenings and weekends, and immerse yourself in the Susquehanna community.



Physical Requirements
This role involves the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move throughout campus, and effectively communicate verbally. Occasional physical activities may include bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting objects up to 10 pounds. Work is primarily performed indoors.

Preferred Qualifications:


Special Instructions to the Applicant:


Benefits Eligible: Yes
Number of Months: 12 months
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No
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Posting Number: AH01291

To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/4517

Organization

Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Academic excellence, study away and service learning, student-faculty collaboration, and rich opportunities for creative and personal growth are hallmarks of a Susquehanna University education. About 2,200 undergraduates come from 32 states and 15 countries.

The university is located in Selinsgrove, Pa., a town of about 5,000 situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, 50 miles north of the state capital, Harrisburg. The campus is about 90 minutes from the Pocono Mountain recreational areas, and about a three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1858 by Lutherans, Susquehanna University welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs. It is a community that expresses its Lutheran heritage through the free and open exploration of ideas, commitment to service and development of individual talents.

Students may enroll in one of two schools: the School of Arts and Sciences or the Sigmund Weis School of Business. A Susquehanna education is distinguished by a strong liberal arts program enhanced by equally strong professional programs in areas such as business, education and communications. Degrees are offered for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science.

Susquehanna University is recognized in several guidebooks to selective colleges, including The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Peterson's Competitive Colleges. U.S. News & World Report’s America's Best Colleges includes Susquehanna among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Susquehanna is small enough to be academically flexible, yet large enough to offer a wide variety of choices—more than 50 major emphases, 45 minors and 850 courses. Susquehanna offers a challenging Honors Program for exceptional students and emphasizes experience-based learning, including internships, study-abroad semesters and award-winning community service programs.

Small classes and a student-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1 offer students personal attention and challenging opportunities. Student participation and team learning are encouraged, as is faculty-student research that exposes students to current, practical applications in their field of study. Students are offered extensive opportunities for involvement and leadership in university life. They can choose from more than 100 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, numerous intramural and club sports and a full schedule of lectures, concerts, films, plays and social events.

Susquehanna's strong academic and career advising programs have led to strong post-graduation success. Typically, 94 percent of the graduating class is working full time or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months.

Diversity Profile: Susquehanna University

Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.

As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.

Affirmative Action - Susquehanna University is committed to making every effort to enhance the diversity of our community – students, faculty, and staff. The hiring process is important to achieving our strategic goals to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds. Through the affirmative action process, we work together to ensure a diverse community while remaining diligent in our commitment to selecting the most qualified candidate for open positions.

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Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.

As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.

In the classroom, on the campus and beyond

We use experiential learning to engage students in a multicultural education that prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. Our new Central Curriculum, taught by a diverse faculty with different viewpoints and experiences, challenges students in their ways of perceiving and knowing the world. The unique Global Opportunities (GO) requirement prompts students to experience ways of knowing and being that are unfamiliar, and to reflect on those experiences. In the process, we expect that all students will examine their world view and how it is constructed.

A diverse and vibrant campus community fosters relationships marked by mutual curiosity and respect. Students, faculty and staff are supported in these relationships by the Chief Diversity Officer, Center for Diversity and Social Justice, Center for Civic Engagement, Office of Residence Life, and the Bias Response and Education Team.

The university also understands its physical and emotional connection to residents of the Susquehanna River Valley. Arts and educational events open to the community create possibilities for healthy dialogue regarding difference. Relationships built through interaction and dialogue with the greater Selinsgrove community serve to broaden and enhance the community in which we live and learn.

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