Campaign Manager

Shape the Future of Brandeis University

Are you a strategist and connector who thrives on turning big goals into reality? Brandeis University is preparing for an ambitious comprehensive campaign, and we are seeking a Campaign Manager to serve as the driving force behind its success.

This is not a back-office role-it is a front-line opportunity to partner with senior leaders, faculty, volunteers, and Advancement colleagues to deliver on one of the University's most important priorities. The Campaign Manager ensures our campaign stays on track-aligning people, data, messaging, and moments across every phase (planning, quiet, public, and close).

As the campaign's integrator and project leader, you will shape timelines, manage governance, track results, and activate our most engaged donors and volunteers. If you are motivated by seeing strategy come to life, love working across functions, and are energized by the challenge of ambitious goals, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Planning & Governance (30%)

• Lead campaign planning, governance, and milestone tracking
• Drive on-time delivery across Advancement, schools / units, communications, and events
• Manage campaign governance committees, agendas, and follow-through
• Liaise with campaign counsel and external partners

Pipeline & Reporting (20%)

Volunteer Management (25%)

Communications & Events (25%)

What Success Looks Like

What We are Looking For

The Role at a Glance

This role offers the rare opportunity to help lead a historic campaign, working alongside senior leaders, faculty, and passionate volunteers to advance Brandeis' mission. If you are ready to drive impact, bring people together, and deliver results at scale, we want to h

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class")