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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000

Position Summary

Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity's most pressing problems. Our tagline - Engineering for Humanity - sets a bold path for a sustainable, healthy, secure, connected, and creative humanity. It is exemplified by the pioneering work of our faculty and students across departments and disciplines, in partnership with other schools, institutes, government, and industry. Columbia Engineering offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive work environment with ambitious multi-year growth targets.

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving works to build a strong momentum of giving amongst our Columbia Engineering Community with an emphasis on our Dean's Leadership Society donors ($1,000) to deliver on the School's mission. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is a member of the annual giving team and works with the major gift, alumni relations, and stewardship teams to maximize opportunities for philanthropy and engagement amongst the Columbia Engineering community. The position plays a critical role on the team, managing a portfolio of donors who give at a leadership level, helping to identify important prospects for the School, and partnering with fellow annual giving and major gift officers to ensure donors are properly cultivated and stewarded. The Assistant Director works with reunion classes that have the greatest potential for impact, identifies opportunities to launch new endowed scholarships and fellowships, and advises on development messaging for reunion classes.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of 250 leadership prospects; completes a minimum of 200 solicitations of leadership gifts each year and a minimum of 150 substantive contacts with leadership annual giving prospects annually.
• Helps identify high-potential reunion classes and develops and implements a detailed fundraising plan to help drive leadership giving opportunities; working in partnership with the Coordinator manages the reunion fundraising strategy including prospecting work and managing the volunteer reunion class solicitors to raise gifts from key populations; advocates for planned giving vehicles and execute planned giving solicitations as appropriate.
• Identifies leadership annual giving prospects for our community scholarships and fellowships, and solicits leadership gifts to help grow the impact of these funds.
• Documents activity with respect to the University's standardized processes for tracking fundraising work; serves as a positive, collaborative, and supportive member of the Annual Giving team.
• Additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent required, including a minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
• Must possess strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite, as well as an ability to adapt and learn future technologies.
• Must possess the ability to interact with and cultivate strong working relationships amongst a diverse constituency including a variety of professional communities and age groups. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail and active listening skills. Must be able to problem-solve and troubleshoot, in addition to the ability to work independently in a dynamic team environment. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects while keeping an eye on the priorities of the team.
• Successful candidates will ensure the utmost discretion in all matters, as well as possess an ability to work well with all levels of management, be flexible in nature, and have sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation. Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
• We believe that higher education advancement has historically not had strong representation from the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a higher education fundraising setting is desirable, but not necessary.
• Understanding of the mission and purpose of institutions of higher education is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Subject to business needs, the Office of Alumni and Development supports a hybrid work arrangement for this position. Options will be discussed during the interview process.
• Some evening, and weekend events and travel as needed.