Pennsylvania State University Hiring for OUD Manager 2, Director Donor Relations and Special Events at University Park, Pennsylvania Full Time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

As Penn State celebrates the conclusion of its historically successful fundraising campaign , A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence, a Director of Donor Relations and Special Events is needed to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering institutional change required to realize a more socially just University and we value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

As the leader of Penn State’s Office of Donor Relations and Special Events, you can play an integral role in one of the most respected and successful fundraising operations in the country and contribute to the land-grant mission and future strength of Penn State.

In this position, an experienced donor relations professional and effective team manager will serve as the strategic lead in developing and promoting the stewardship of the University’s prospects and donors while guiding a staff of twenty in creating and maintaining exceptional donor experiences. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison with and resource for leadership in the Office of University Development and across Penn State to address strategic stewardship priorities at both the University and unit level to advance a culture of philanthropy and secure support from the larger Penn State

community.

The Director of Donor Relations and Special Events also partners with other External Engagement offices and with college, campus, and unit colleagues to ensure consistency in approach to event execution, donor stewardship and recognition, endowment management, and donor experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director of External Engagement, this position oversees a team of event, endowment, and stewardship professionals that includes event planners, stewardship officers, and endowment specialists, and office manager. In addition, this position will:

• Partner with other External Engagement offices and with college, campus, and unit colleagues to ensure consistency in approach to event execution, donor stewardship and recognition, endowment management, and donor experience

• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications

• Manage a volunteer cohort specific to university stewardship efforts

• Oversee the creation and management of the office’s budget and operations, including the development of an annual business plan and associated budget

• Some evening and weekend work is required

This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and seven years or more of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Master’s degree preferred. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate will also have:

• A track record of effective collaboration and communications, with special consideration given to experience in donor relations and recognition

• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• The ability to manage a diverse team, provide constructive feedback and clear guidance on a wide range of projects, and partner successfully with both individuals and teams

• A passion for higher education

• An understanding of complex institutions

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills

• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team

• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored

Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence

Penn State is a leading institution in furthering the public good while fulfilling our land-grant mission for a new era. This record-setting strategic fundraising initiative reflects our commitment to three core imperatives: greaterpennstate.psu.edu; raise.psu.edu

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Penn State is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Time Higher Education University Rankings, the Center for World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state

Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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