Job Description

　　Overview:

　　Reporting directly to the assistant director, donor relations, the staff associate, donor relations, is an essential role helping to build donor trust through consistent and meaningful communications from the university. The staff associate assists with coordinating and tracking of quarterly stewardship with school/unit departmental fund administrators and provides administrative support for the donor relations and events area. The staff associate is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders, advancement communications and gift offers to write, and project manages personalized and meaningful stewardship communications that update donors on the impact of their philanthropy and will assist with developing and implementing strategies for effective and timely acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship of donors.

　　The Advancement Team's core purpose is to provide meaningful engagement to secure resources in support of the university's mission. Our team members are driven by our desire to match donor passion with university priorities. We value innovation and positivity in a supportive and collaborative environment. We provide strategic and consistent professional development to enhance each team members' personal growth. This position offers the right individual an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and consistently record-breaking advancement team. As we embark on the largest campaign in Massachusetts state university history, we are looking for talented team members who are passionate about providing equal access to high quality education.

　　Please Note: This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding past the second year.

　　Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

　　*Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications: One to three years of experience in customer relations or donor engagement, sales, customer retention, fundraising and/or loyalty programs or transferable retail sales role. Non-profit development or higher education experience is a plus Previous project manager experience and with strong organizational skills Broad-based knowledge and skills related to all aspects of donor recognition, cultivation, and stewardship Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, goal-oriented environment, simultaneously balancing diverse responsibilities Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage complex team projects Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and work both collaboratively and independently Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated editorial experience and skills Working Conditions:

　　This is a hybrid position with on-campus, in-person responsibilities which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

　　Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 5-10 pounds.

　　Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

　　Application Instructions:

　　Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

　　Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.***

　　Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

　　This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

　　EEO Statement:

　　Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

　　Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.