Qualify, cultivate, and solicit
alumni and friends of the University for current and deferred gifts through
annual and monthly action plans of Moves Management steps.
Develop and maintain an ongoing
portfolio of 175+ key donors for the purpose of soliciting unrestricted,
current, planned and major gifts.
Provide appropriate staffing at
advancement and alumni events.
Maintain constituent reports
for every donor contact.
Set and achieve agreed upon
performance goals.
Strategically plan and
implement objectives with key contacts.
Manage individual supplies,
operations and travel budgets.
Foster teamwork with fellow
team members.
Attend life events for donors
and their family members.
Perform miscellaneous job-related
duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisor
responsibilities required for this position.
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required
job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps
abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays
understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits
objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback;
contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own
interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Change Management - Develops workable
implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and
overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors
transition and evaluates results.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires
the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds
organizational values.
Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals;
demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against
standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated
risks to accomplish goals.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and
to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING
ABILITY: Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;
Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Order processing systems;
Internet software; Development software and Contact Management systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
2-5+ years previous
related work experience is preferred.
Must understand
generational differences and be able to effectively utilize the appropriate
medium to reach different audiences.
Must be strong in
computer and customer service skills.
Must know and use
proper telephone etiquette.
Strong organizational
skills required.
Must be able to
maintain confidentiality concerning financial records and other personal
information.
Must be proficient with
computers, comfortable talking on the phone and in meetings, sitting for long
periods of time and have ability to drive for extensive work-related travel.
The above requirements will be validated through
the written competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview
process and reference checks regarding past employment experience,
qualifications, etc.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None are required for this position at this time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and
talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
The job is sedentary in
nature. Must be able to sit for long periods while performing office and phone/computer
operations and/or while driving due to extensive travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Staff
position.
A
minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Irregular hours and evening and
weekend work and/or assignments beyond a 40-hour week is required during peak
season and/or to meet project deadlines is required.
Frequent travel is required, including evenings and weekends,
especially as part of travel.
Occasionally holiday work is also required.
Additional travel may be required on occasion to
attend training workshops on occasion.
Must have and
maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record
to be insurable under the university liability policy.
Must be able to drive to
complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.