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Job Description

The Assistant Director for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement for Student Affairs is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive and integrated annual giving program for the Division of Student Affairs. The position solicits a wide range of Illinois State University constituencies through individual meetings, segmentation, and the management and completion of direct marketing campaigns and targeted events. Constituencies include, but are not limited to, alumni of student affairs departments (e.g., student leaders, advisees, and employees); current and past parents/family members; division staff; business partners; and students. Working in strong collaboration with University Advancement departments, the Assistant Director will create and implement a robust strategy to increase student affairs alumni connection, pride, and giving. This will include, but is not limited to, planning and hosting divisional events, department giving projects, event-based initiatives, recognizing alumni through awards and events, and developing a culture of philanthropy within the division in support of university efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in any field.
2. One year of full time or part time equivalent event or program management experience.
3. Working knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and alumni and donor engagement strategies.
4. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds while supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to utilize data to create manageable goals and projects.
7. Self-motivated and self-starting, excellent time management and organizational skills, and efficiency in multitasking.
8. Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and enjoy working and communicating with others to build relationships for fundraising purposes.

Desired Qualifications
1. Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
2. Knowledge of student affairs, university fundraising, and Illinois State University.

Salary

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

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Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Breanna Crippen
Phone Number	309-438-8311
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Comments	Special Instructions for Applicants For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Copies of transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted by deadline date in order to receive full consideration for this position. Transcripts may be submitted on-line or to the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300