Director for Advancement Operation

$85,000 - $90,000/Yr

College Of Mount Saint Vincent

Full-time - Mid Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Director for Advancement Operations at the College of Mount Saint Vincent is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the Advancement Services team. This role involves overseeing various functions such as database management, gift processing, reporting, and prospect research, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the Advancement department's operations. The Director will also supervise the Assistant Director for Development Systems and collaborate closely with the Senior Vice President for Advancement and External Relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Supervise gift acknowledgment and recognition processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of acknowledgment letters and development materials.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Controller to establish and maintain effective policies and procedures for depositing gifts and financial reconciliation.
• Assist the Senior Vice President in preparing materials and reports for quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees' Advancement Committee.
• Monitor and analyze data and metrics to support Advancement priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for campaign/major gifts and commitments.
• Oversee the annual stewardship process for campaign/major and endowed scholarship donors.
• Leverage technology to manage solicitation strategies and enhance alumni engagement opportunities.
• Ensure coordinated progress between the prospect pipeline and gift opportunity pipeline.
• Align Advancement Operations to support strategic engagement and cultivation of alumni and friends.
• Provide input, support, and ideas for initiatives, decision-making, and communications.
• Train Advancement team members in the effective use of systems and services to maintain data integrity.
• Assist the Senior Vice President with managing the departmental budget.
• Organize and oversee the agenda for weekly team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus prior experience working in Development / Advancement.
• Strong proficiency and knowledge of Raiser's Edge fundraising database system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Internet.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams and effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and develop both short and long-term plans.
• Sensitivity to highly confidential information.
• Knowledge of prospect research best practices and standard research tools.
• Financial experience including budget preparations, monitoring, and performance metrics is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Financial experience including budget preparations, monitoring, and performance metrics.

Benefits

• Salary range of $85,000 - $90,000
• 20 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program