Columbia University brentwood , NY 11717
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $82,000 to $85,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Reporting to the OOD Executive Director of Development, in conjunction with the two Directors of Development working in Children's Health, the Associate Director of Development will manage multi-level assignments and serve as both an internal and external liaison for Columbia Children's Health. Partnering with faculty and volunteer leadership groups, which may include the Babies Heart Fund Board and the Children's Board at Columbia. The Associate Director will provide support to senior development staff, each of whom have a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and who manage several large annual fundraising events, with a primary focus on activities that will cultivate relationships leading to principal gifts for Children's Health, and other key priority areas as needed. The incumbent will also participate in prospect assessment and assignment processes.
With a focus on enhancing visibility and philanthropic support for Children's Health programs at CUIMC, the incumbent's responsibilities include: assisting with coordination of large annual fundraising events, developing and managing smaller cultivation events including virtual and in-person meetings of various volunteer boards and councils, managing select prospects as assigned, participation in the development of funding proposals and stewardship reports, assisting in the development of a communications strategy including the creation of collateral materials, newsletters, and coordination of notification and acknowledgement initiatives for major gift donors. Responsibilities will also include tracking gifts for key initiatives and working closely with administrative staff in key priority areas. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Requirements
Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external constituents such as donors, prospects, volunteers, medical leaders, and scientific faculty.
Excellent ability to set priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Highly motivated self-starter who demonstrates excellent judgment and discretion, resilience with a high level of independent decision making.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, plus interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook is a must.
This position requires work beyond regular hours, including evenings and weekends, as projects and events require.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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