Associate Director of Donor Operations, Principal Gifts - University Advancement

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary
The Associate Director of Donor Operations primarily reports to the director of donor operations. Among other priorities, this position will work on Principal Gifts leadership visits with a focus on St. Louis-based prospects, prioritizing the best principal gift and pipeline prospects for leadership interaction, and planning and executing those interactions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage donor meetings for university leadership (chancellor, EVC), with a special focus on the program for St. Louis-based principal gift prospects. Represent St. Louis prospects during leadership visit planning, recommending and prioritizing principal gift and pipeline prospects for university leaders. Collaborate with the Board of Trustees (BOT) office and UA school and program partners to strategically capitalize on donor engagement on campus and in St. Louis.
• Manage and execute all aspects of St. Louis-based and digital leadership visits from planning through follow up. This includes working with UA colleagues, the chancellor’s office, and the EVC office to schedule visits, setting deadlines, drafting visit profiles and executive briefings, and managing all leadership visit follow-up.
• Manage all reporting and data for Principal Gifts (PrG). Includes but not limited to projected & received gift reports for university leadership (chancellor, EVC, BOT), OKR/goal tracking & reporting for PrG and the chancellor, annual summaries, roadmap, ARCH updates, etc. Serve as PrG-ARCH liaison – partner with ARCH to build PrG best practices & reports, represent PrG in ARCH decisions. Train PrG staff on data & ARCH best practices for PrG.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Alumni Relations, Business Integrity, Business Interactions, Complex Systems, Detail-Oriented, Effective Delegation, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Quickly, Management of Employees, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Project Management, Relationship Management, School Development, Social Interaction, Workload Prioritization, Written Communication

Grade
G12

Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.