What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at Auburn University at Montgomery?
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
S-01197
Position Title:
Development Manager
Classification Title:
Department:
Advancement
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Office of Advancement is accepting applications for the Development Manager position. The successful candidate selected for this position will serve as the liaison between Auburn Advancement and AUM Advancement and be responsible for donor pipeline management, donor database management, and event management.
In addition, this position will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Plans, develops or assists in the execution of programs/services/fundraisers.
- Coordinates, plans, and organizes events to include activities such as set-up, selecting speakers, and/or negotiating contractual obligations for resources and logistical considerations.
- Monitors and may develop programs/services budget and ensures programs/services are operating
- within specifications.
- Prepares itineraries and makes travel arrangements for those involved in related Development programs/services.
- Creates and maintains records of prospects, contacts, and constituents.
- Identifies, screens, and recommends, in coordination with the research team, individuals, corporations, and foundations which qualify as prospective donors to development staff and/or volunteers.
- Provides information to staff, students, and constituents concerning Auburn University at Montgomery development activities through presentations, inquiry response, and/or memorandums/letters.
- May develop and oversee the marketing function for assigned development programs including (but not limited to) brochures, newsletters, web site and news releases.
- Receives and resolves inquiries and problems.
- Creates and maintains donor relations, solicitation and development collateral.
- Coordinate stewardship of donors including management of the endowment reporting, thank you letters/birthday cards and donor stewardship events.
- Prepare and maintain daily cash reports, deposits and invoices/vouchers.
- Assist Associate Vice Chancellor and development staff with project management/strategy and coordination.
- Facilitate conference calls and meetings.
- Attend national, regional and state events as necessary.
- Periodic evening and weekend events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
- Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
- Knowledge of acceptable basic administrative techniques
- Knowledge of relationship management software
- Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
- Strong verbal and professional written communication skills
- Marketing and presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Ability to supervise
- Ability to work in a positive team environment
- Ability to develop positive human/customer relations
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field plus 3-5 years experience.
Job Open Date:
12/20/2024
This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes
Job Close Date:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
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https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7052
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