Stewardship Assistant Director

Stewardship Assistant Director

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an opening in AdvancementServices as a Stewardship Assistant Director. We have been ranked No. 1 amongU.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report Best CollegesGuide for the last 26 consecutive years.

The Stewardship Assistant Director will develop and ensurethat all mandatory stewardship plans are complete, and the annual stewardshipcalendar is maintained; work independently with department chairs and leadersof institutional projects to determine stewardship opportunities and ensurethat all appropriate criteria in memorandums of understanding are followed; maintainfamiliarity with the donors assigned to each gift officer and sensitive to the typeof stewardship activity appropriate for each donor; review all gift agreementsto ensure that the Institution's best interests are maintained, and the donorcode of conduct is also followed.

The Stewardship Assistant Director will oversee theawarding of scholarships which have been funded through philanthropy to ensurethat they are consistent with specific and documented criteria; oversee themanagement of Giving Societies, such as the Chauncey Rose Society and 1874Society, including strategy, recognition, events and data management.

Additionally, the Stewardship Assistant Director will executethe annual process of endowment and scholarship reporting for all donors withnamed scholarships and funds; work with financial aid to provide communicationabout the scholarship / fellowship to each recipient and to ensure the properrecording and access to student recipient data; manage and maintain informationin the database, including new endowment information, recipient and donorinformation, annual recipient updates, and other information, as necessary; initiateand maintain contact with major donors to the institution to act as anadditional point of contact.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree inbusiness, communications, public relations, or a related field and two to threeyears of experience in higher education stewardship / donor relations,development or advancement services. Analytical, project / process management,time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skillsare necessary. The ability to multitask and prioritize many projects at onceand work with minimal supervision is essential. Must be data-oriented,proficient in Excel, mail merge, data analysis with the ability to learn newsoftware quickly. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsare essential; must be able to write donor reports and acknowledgementlanguage. Must be flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to changingcircumstances and deadlines.

Preferred candidates will have five years of experience inhigher education stewardship / donor relations, development, or advancementservices. Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM)system is strongly preferred.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students'education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We supportand recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectualgrowth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture isstudent-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employeehas a role to play in the mission of the institute : to provide our students withthe world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics educationin an environment of individual attention and support.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in awelcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits andresources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefitssuch as Group Accident and / or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance,and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous andflexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. Asa Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitnessfacilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touringacts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities,and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact onstudent lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinaryproject collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receivingcontinual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteeropportunities.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and convenientlylocated within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrantcommunity with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher edinstitutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Salary Range is $45,000-$56,000. Salary is competitive. Ahigher salary may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Applications : Only online applications / resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.

This position is not eligible for work visasponsorship at this time.

EEO / AA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute's policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Salary : $45,000 - $56,000