Development Associate

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Date Posted 06/24/24

Applications Due07/23/24

Vacancy ID161508

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AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleDevelopment Associate

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade02

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $49261 to $60000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (foreign equivalent or higher).

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a fundraising office or equivalent experience in a professional customer/client relations field.

Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel required; familiarity using basic production design software, including Canva, a plus.

Prior experience utilizing a database software program, to include: data entry, data reporting and data integrity/auditing.

Superior written, oral and verbal communication skills.

Excellent ability to focus, prioritize and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Strong organizational skills.

High level of attention to detail, ability to work independently.

Ability to interact appropriately across all organizational levels and with alumni and donors.

Ability to manage confidential information appropriately with a high level of sensitivity and discretion.

Ability to learn new software and databases.

Ability to work a part of team and independently.

Ability to work collegially in a busy office environment.

Cultural competence and ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse constituencies and function/executes job duties with broad levels of stakeholders to include, but not limited to the following: senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, board members, donors, elected officials and community members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years' experience in a professional development office in higher education or for a reputable not for profit.

Previous use of fundraising database systems; experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge.

Duties Description The Development Associate position will play an integral role in supporting the Division of Institutional Advancement, which oversee the offices of Development and Alumni Affairs. This position will provide support for all areas of division through the maintenance and utilization of the Raiser's Edge Constituent Relationship Manager system (CRM), and social media management, as well as support with fundraising, engagement and stewardship events. This position will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet and achieve the goals of the Division.

Essential Duties:

Collaborate with the Advancement team to plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, and special events.

Utilize the Raiser's Edge CRM to process, record and track gifts, and manage all constituent records. Assist with data integrity auditing to ensure accurate fundraising reporting.

Compose and send acknowledgement letters for all donations in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with division protocol/standards.

Aid in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including managing sponsor and guest reservations, tracking and monitoring sponsor benefits, addressing pre/post event logistics, providing vendor support, coordinating journal ad submissions, other duties as needed.

Collaboratively assist in creating content for newsletters, divisional website updates, and social media to promote fundraising efforts and showcase the impact of donations.

Actively contribute to the production of written materials including annual reports, marketing materials, meeting presentations, donor stewardship reports, and other materials which assist fundraising and donor stewardship.

Work closely with the business office to ensure that donations are recorded correctly and reconciled accurately on a monthly basis.

Aid with fundraising by providing research on potential donors and preparing meeting briefs.

Assist with the production of mailings as required.

Closely collaborate with the Vice President, Director of Alumni Affairs, Development Officer, and communicate with the Board of Directors as needed.

SUNY Old Westbury seeks an individual with a strong interest in developing a career in non-profit management, fundraising and/or alumni relations. Recent college graduates and/or change of career candidates are encouraged to apply for this fully in-person position.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

Salary Range: $49,261.00 - $60,000.00 (plus location pay of $3,400.00) Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Comprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Must work in-person on the SUNY Old Westbury campus Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm - 37.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lillian Colella

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingMust apply online at SUNY Old Westbury.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

letter of application,

resume,

contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,

a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online at SUNY Old Westbury will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: July 23, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.