Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The executive director position offers an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative advancement professional to lead a team within University Advancement at Washington University focused on the School of Public Health. The School of Public Health is the first new school at WashU in 100 years. More than a school, it will be an interdisciplinary, collaborative, innovative, data-driven and people-focused home for research and education equipped to meet current and future challenges in public health in St. Louis and globally. Through the School of Public Health, we will mobilize research, education, and patient care to establish WashU and St. Louis as a global hub for transformative solutions to the deepest societal challenges.
The executive director will work directly with academic leaders to set short- and long-term priorities and strategies for advancement operations, and will collaborate with University Advancement colleagues to execute established strategies. The executive director will also work closely with key volunteers and faculty to increase engagement with and philanthropic support for Washington University. The executive director will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Danforth Campus Schools, and will partner closely with the University Leadership and University Advancement senior leadership team.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead team as UA Ambassador to the schools and programs focused on the School of Public Health. Staff leadership for meetings and events locally and out of town as needed. Establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with campus unit leaders and serve on the deans cabinet and committees. Oversee engagement strategy for boards and committees. Responsible for progress reporting and troubleshooting. Advise dean on fundraising strategies and meeting preparation.
- Responsible for unit goals and oversight of key priorities and prospect pool. Develop detailed knowledge of key program priorities and the University priorities that align with them. Manage campaign initiatives and gift tables, in partnership with the Campaign Initiatives and Engagement team. Develop unit-based goals annually and broadly for the campaign. Manage the list of top prospects. Present unit specific funding opportunities, either in writing or in conversation, and partner with colleagues on the development of formal proposals.
- Manage a team of staff supporting the School of Public Health, including setting clear performance goals, providing mentorship, guidance, and regular feedback. Develop and manage budgets for unit activity. Develop and manage annual operational plans.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all opportunities related to the School of Public Health. Partner with gift officers to ensure they have effective school and program-based strategies for gift opportunities. Support unit-based training for gift officers. Serve as liaison for principal gift activity.
- Manage relationships for units across University Advancement. Drive accountability for agreed-upon goals and deliverables. Navigate and manage the development of gift agreements and donor expectations.
- Perform other 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 (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- A record of significant achievement in the area of major gifts and demonstrated skill in developing sophisticated strategies for planning, implementing, and administering complex gift situations.
- An ability to work successfully with administration, faculty, and volunteers as appropriate to secure gifts for the University and its various schools and programs.
- Develop detailed knowledge of key school/program priorities and the University priorities that align with them.
- Manage campaign initiatives and gift tables.
- Develop School/ Unit based goals annually and broadly for the campaign.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Leadership (10 Years)
Skills:
Campaign Strategies, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Fundraising, Interact with All Levels of Management, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Major Gifts Fundraising, Management of Employees, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Project Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Work Relationships, Written Communication
Grade
G00
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.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
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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.
