Department
Annual Giving
Job Summary
The Office of Annual Giving at Bowdoin College seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Assistant Director of Annual Giving Operations. This role is essential in supporting the Office of Annual Giving’s goal to inspire giving at all levels from more than 10,000 alumni, families, students, and friends of the College totaling more than $13 million each year. This role supports office-wide initiatives and programs through data collection and reporting; GiveCampus platform management; and office-wide program and administrative support. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving Operations ensures effective cross-office operations and links to key campus partners. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. They should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Essential Functions:
- Reporting, Data, and Technology: collects, analyzes, and develops reports on overall progress to goal, key department initiatives, and micro-campaigns.
- Event Planning & Project Support: Serves as the project manager on all OAG events and special projects, working with staff to create comprehensive timelines, track progress, and ensure successful and timely completion.
- Support Office Operations and Administration: Deploys mail and email campaigns, processes expense reports and invoices, fielding internal/external inquiries.
COMPENSATION
- The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $59,000 – $63,000
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
- Associates Degree and 5+ years experience or Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), skilled at electronically move and organize files, and ability to use the internet for research.
Preferred:
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge database system.
- Experience using social media for professional purposes.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Key attributes of a successful incumbent include:
- strong organizational and project management skills;
- experience and proficiency with technology and software platforms;
- excellence in customer service; flexibility; and
- sensitivity to and acceptance of confidentiality requirements.
Candidates should have a thorough understanding of database logic and how to select or develop reporting criteria, and a curiosity and excitement to learn more; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; have the ability to solve problems; take initiative; and produce accurate work at a rapid pace with meticulous attention to detail. They should also be goal-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be a driven team player.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring the time necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (1.0 FTE) with occasional evening and/or weekend work. Minimal travel is required. This is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
Special Instructions to Applicant
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Type of Posting
Internal/External
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.