Director of Engagement, Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Medical Advancement Strategic Engagement team, the Director of Engagement will work closely with the Strategic Engagement team and gift officers to establish a donor-centric program that demonstrates impact and recognizes and celebrates the philanthropic commitments of to the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center through printed and digital communications and events.

The successful applicant for this role will be an exceptional project manager and creative thinker with a passion for providing tailored, first-class experiences for constituents through innovative communications, collaboration and programming.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• In coordination with the Strategic Engagement team, major gift officers, relationship management team, faculty and departments, set the overall strategy for donor relations and stewardship for medical donors to deepen relationships with donors and prospects through recognition, stewardship and engagement activities to highlight how donors' philanthropic support impacts Wash U Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center at various levels. Help achieve major gift solicitation, closure, and dollar goals as an integral partner to gift officers through cultivation as stewardship.
• In partnership and close collaboration with Med Advancement leadership and the Director of Engagement Operations, assist identified faculty chairs and respective leaders in developing and executing a comprehensive stewardship and donor engagement plans tailored to the needs of those departments.
• Working in conjunction with the Strategic Engagement team's Director of Engagement for Operations, proactively initiate the development of tailored donor impact plans to highlight the impact of donors and consider how to repurpose stewardship pieces for annual fund donors. Position will be responsible for writing impact reports in collaboration with the medical advancement operations team.
• Maintain a comprehensive donor recognition matrix, which outlines appropriate recognition across all levels of giving to ensure consistency and ensure lead donors are thanked appropriately for their gifts.
• Undertake other projects and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions :

Job Location / Working Conditions

Physical Effort

Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree

Certifications :

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience :

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills : Not Applicable

Driver's License :

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $75,200 - $95,000.

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree

Certifications :

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience :

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills : Not Applicable

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.