What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Operations, Danforth Campus Schools - University Advancement position at Washington University in St Louis?
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37.5Position Summary
The Executive Director for Operations, Danforth Campus Schools is responsible for facilitating the administration of the duties and executing strategic priorities for the Associate Vice Chancellor, Danforth Campus Schools within the Philanthropic Strategy team. The position will work closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor, members of the senior leadership team, and staff throughout University Advancement to advance departmental priorities, implement new initiatives, and optimize workflow and efficiency.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Facilitate the administration of the Associate Vice Chancellor’s duties and execute strategic priorities.
- Serve as a thought partner and strategist to the Associate Vice Chancellor about the evolution of areas under the Associate Vice Chancellor’s oversight.
- Work closely with the AVC to manage the AVC’s personal fundraising responsibilities related to caseload activity, donor strategy, and communications.
- Prioritize and organize the AVC’s management responsibilities for the units that report to the AVC.
- Manage the AVC’s responsibilities as a senior leader of University Advancement, including meeting preparation, operations, and strategy.
- Provide leadership on strategic priorities and projects for areas under the AVC’s purview, as assigned.
- Represent the AVC in key meetings and oversee the execution of action items.
Serve as the liaison between the Associate Vice Chancellor and staff to improve workflow, secure answers, and approvals in a timely manner, and ensure fulfillment on projects for which the AVC is integral. Provide leadership in enhancing communication and facilitating resolutions surrounding departmental issues and concerns.
Engage with projects of strategic importance to University Advancement and Washington University.
Perform other duties as assigned by the AVC.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
Travel as required
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
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Driver's License:
More About This Job
- Advancement experience.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Strategic, operational, and motivational skills, making for a productive and effective department.
- Deep appreciation for and an ability to successfully articulate the mission and aspirations of Washington University.
- Strong track record in helping plan, coordinate, and manage complex projects and campaigns.
- Ability to listen carefully, learn quickly, and work effectively in a complex organization. Superior communication and writing skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across development offices. Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a very strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow through.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
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