Campaign Project Manager

Campaign Project Manager

R0000000406
Bucknell University

Position Title:
Campaign Project Manager

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Bucknell University

Categories:
Staff Exempt

Job Summary:
The Campaign Project Manager is a critical role to oversee all of the moving parts in our comprehensive campaign and ensure activities are on track and goals are met. This position will collaborate closely with our fundraising team, manage campaign logistics, and leverage data for effective decision making. This position will report to the Director, Campaign and Prospect Management. This full-time, 12-month benefits-eligible position is based in Lewisburg, PA and will have the option for a hybrid work location (remote & in-office days).

We are currently in the silent phase of our campaign, and this role presents an opportunity to help shape the future of the University. We welcome you to consider joining University Advancement's dynamic team at the start of our growing campaign.

Job Duties:

The ideal candidate will be a certified project manager skilled at driving decision-making and activity on large-scale projects with revenue targets and the ability to build processes and deliver results on time.

• Campaign Management (40%): Utilize impeccable project management skills to oversee the implementation of the comprehensive campaign plan. Coordinate, monitor, and execute campaign strategies to keep activities on-track and aligned with goals. Act as central project manager to facilitate campaign activities and timelines, ensuring all key actions are recorded in CRM. Identify and address risks and issues, adjusting processes and strategies as needed to meet campaign objectives. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring a unified and cohesive approach to campaign success.
  
• Project Management (30%): Oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of specific short-term and long-term strategic philanthropy projects. Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery. Define objectives, develop detailed work plans, manage budgets, allocate resources, and provide regular stakeholder updates. Drive success by fostering a proactive and solution-oriented approach, to align team members with project goals and ensure efficient progress.
  
• Tracking & Communication (30%): Implement and maintain systems to track and record projects and activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Draft, update, and maintain documentation to meet timelines and guide the team. Deliver timely updates and comprehensive reports on progress, milestones, and achievements to senior leadership and stakeholders. Maintain open communication to keep stakeholders and leadership informed of development priorities and strategic directions.
  

This position (and all positions in our division) requires the occasional evening and weekend work to support university events including Homecoming, Family Weekend, Reunion Weekend, and other Stewardship & Donor events. We do ask staff to mark their calendars in advance for these events. This position may occasionally coordinate on-campus or off-campus events/activities outside of standard business hours.

We are looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of successful end-to-end project management experience
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Six Sigma or equivalent or willingness to obtain the certification within 12 months of employment.
  
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish using methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Lean.
  
• Demonstrated exceptional data analysis and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment
  
• Demonstrated experience interacting with highly placed executives
  
• High-quality and persuasive written and verbal communication skills
  
• Inspirational, positive, and energetic leader who can build consensus and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders toward common goals. Demonstrated ability to positively interact with a wide range of individuals and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
  

Who also has (preferred):

• Advanced degree
  
• Experience working in fundraising or Advancement environment
  
• Experience managing comprehensive campaign or large-scale fundraising initiatives
  

Who we are

University Advancement (UA) is here to advance the mission of Bucknell University by engaging the Bucknell community. It is only through the support of alumni, parents and friends - by opening doors to career opportunities, engaging others to join the conversation and community, and entrusting us with their philanthropic commitments - that we can further elevate Bucknell as a leader in undergraduate education.

Our team is dedicated to this mission and unified by five values:

• Lead with Integrity
  
• Embrace a Collaborative and Inclusive Spirit
  
• Be Open and Receptive
  
• Nurture Creativity and Innovation
  
• Foster a Culture of Empowerment and Knowledge
  

These values also illustrate how we bring, as a division, the University's strategic plan to life and exercise our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on a daily basis.

Job Exempt:
Yes
Salary Range:
65,680.00-82,100.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2024-06-18

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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