The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs (ND Listens).

Applications will be accepted until 5/29/2023.

The University of Notre Dame is searching for a talented, mission-driven Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs to oversee initiatives that drive student engagement, philanthropy education, and giving participation for undergraduate alumni.
In this role, you will join a gritty, fun, and collaborative team who embraces thinking differently. You will fight every day to advance the mission of Notre Dame by raising critical funds that empower Notre Dame students to be forces for good in the world.
Core ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs is a critical member of the Annual Giving team at one of the nation's leading Universities who focuses on three key areas:
Lead and Grow ND Listens

• Manage a team of senior managers and a cohort of 100+ student representatives
• Execute calling campaigns to steward, delight, and engage the Notre Dame family
• Provide monthly and annual phone program reports for Leadership Team
• Interview, hire, and train a pool of student callers and senior managers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and implementation skills for the calling software and other technologies
• Build relationships with students to serve as an advocate for them
• Coordinate events and unique stewardship requests for members of the Department of Development
• Support other members of the Giving Programs team with ND Loyal, For Good, reunion giving, recruitment campaigns, and renewal campaigns with coordinated calling efforts

Build and Lead Student Philanthropy Education

• Demonstrate the impact philanthropy has on the University and inspire students to want to participate in advancing Notre Dame's mission
• Lead the senior giving campaign to achieve participation goals
• Build connections with student groups and clubs to drive philanthropy education throughout the University

Student Body Liaison

• Serve as the Department of Development's liaison to the student body to identify talented students to recruit to the Department
• Help students identify and share their personal Notre Dame stories

Work environment
This role is eligible for hybrid work based in South Bend, Indiana. This role is typically 40 hours/week but will require additional hours during home Notre Dame Football games and during our annual Day of Giving, Notre Dame Day. Travel is expected 1-2 times per year.

As you work to directly support the mission of Notre Dame, we are working to support you. To learn more about working at the University of Notre Dame, from our inclusive environment , professional growth opportunities, and outstanding benefits programs (including our amazing 403B , educational benefits , and health programs ), visit our HR Homepage to learn more.




Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in storytelling, marketing, and/or communications
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, project-manage, and evaluate
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in using Excel and/or Google Sheets to accurately manage, manipulate, and track data
• A commitment to Catholic education and the mission and values of the University of Notre Dame including diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education
• Experience and success in achieving ambitious goals and metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23999. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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