Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Philanthropy (PA, Bethlehem)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Associate Director of Alumni & Student Engagement.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Phonathon & work-study students.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni & Student Engagement, the Assistant Director works within a collaborative environment and coordinates initiatives, programs, philanthropic opportunities, and events intended to engage students with Moravian University and Theological Seminary. This position serves on a staff of committed fundraising and engagement professionals and works closely with leadership volunteers, students, and alumni.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Philanthropy

• Cultivate a culture of philanthropy at the university by partnering with students, organizations, and leaders to align student interests with institutional philanthropic priorities and opportunities from acceptance to graduation.
• Oversee all Phonathon efforts, including in-house student-caller programs, special interest calling, enrollment calling, and Phonathon vendor services.
  • Design and execute a data-driven outreach strategy aligning with institutional philanthropy and engagement needs.
  • Required to attend a minimum of 2 night shifts per week (schedule permitting). Typical night shifts run 6-8 p.m.
• Support and expand the Senior Class Gift Committee to help determine the senior class gift project and solicit classmates through events and direct solicitations. This includes scheduling and attending all meetings and proactively hitting all goals the committee and department set.
• Work with the Development Team to develop student-focused engagement opportunities for Days of Giving, Athletics Giving Challenge, and Philanthropy Week.
• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of all philanthropy initiatives.

Student Engagement

• Create and continue to expand on the 4-Year Student Engagement Plan, creating significant touch points for all four class years.
• Via a robust and collaborative partnership with Student Life, develop, execute, and support student-centric engagement events on campus for all class years, including Senior Class events, Move-In Day, Heritage Day, Founders' Day, and Commencement. Be visible and an active supporter of campus community celebrations and recognition activities focused on students, such as key athletics events (senior recognition), Nursing Pinning Ceremony, honors programs, Greek Life, student government, etc.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Engagement Events, plan all senior events and activities.
• Oversee and support the Student Alumni Representatives (STARs) through training, stewardship programs, and educational events. This includes working closely with Gift Officers and other Development team members to utilize the STARs with specific alumni and alumni groups.
  • Mentor and support student leaders involved in engagement and philanthropy initiatives, helping them develop skills in leadership, communication, and organization.
• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of all engagement initiatives.

Administrative Support

• Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the following budgets: Student Philanthropy, Senior Week Program, and STARs.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Experience with increasing responsibility in advancement/development, external affairs, or a comparable field is preferred. Experience with volunteers and fundraising is a plus. Experience must show a proven track record of success. Ability to work in a self-directed fashion and to serve as a member of a collaborative development team. Technology-savvy with an understanding of database and management systems. Experience in an educational or higher education environment desired. At times, must have the ability to work outside the traditional workday.

SKILLS: Requires superb written and verbal communication skills, a high level of creativity and innovative thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with staff at all levels, and the ability to represent Moravian University with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Exceptional attention to detail, grammar, spelling, and consideration for the target audience using various formats (e.g. emails, letters, social media, public speaking, etc.).

Ability to productively manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively, meticulous attention to detail, good listener with the ability to build rapport easily with internal and external constituents, a team-oriented person with a passion for education, excellent judgment, maturity, creativity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to the mission and goals of Moravian University.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

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Becki Achey

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

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