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0.00 - 0.00 Overview Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni Affairs, Yale School of Medicine, and exercising a high level of independence, the Assistant Director is responsible for a wide range of fundraising support initiatives and activities. Specific responsibilities include: plan, direct, manage, and execute a variety of complex projects; prepare (editing and writing) and manage complex proposals, presentations, or other deliverables including meeting materials; support prospect strategy including scheduling, preparing and distributing agendas and related materials, and maintaining records of meetings; manage YSM’s principal gift interactions as well as prospect tracking on behalf of the Associate Vice President and as necessary other staff; coordinate interactions with senior development, YSM and university leadership; oversee high-level stewardship in consultation and coordination with YSM stewardship staff; collaborate on events; and coordinate communications and other activities. Essential duties include: Leads key projects that advance the mission of the department, YSM fundraising goals and overall priorities. Sets and ensures quality standards for each project. Communicates project vision, strategic direction and expectations to team members and stakeholders. Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and devises contingency plans. Develops best practices for project execution and management. Serves as critical resource to other administrative units. Maintains a high level of knowledge of priorities relating to special/critical initiatives and serves as a content resource to development colleagues and other fundraising units. Promote opportunities for communicating fundraising needs for those who work with potential donors. May interact with donors and prospects, as appropriate. Outlines, drafts and edits a wide range of written materials. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects independently, proactively, creatively, intuitively and on time.2. Strong written/oral communications skills and proficiency in communicating appropriately with multiple constituencies. Demonstrated organizational and research capabilities, and strong attention to detail.3. Proven team player with skills to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines from senior leadership in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work product.4. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; skill with sophisticated database software and reporting tools; comfort learning new technologies.5. High level of professionalism, judgment and integrity; ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Principal Responsibilities
1. Leads key projects that that advance university fundraising goals and overall department priorities. Sets and ensures quality standards for each project.2. Communicates project vision, strategic direction and expectations to team members and stakeholders.3. Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and devises contingency plans4. Develops best practices for project execution and management.5. Serves as critical resource to other administrative units such as the Investments Office, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for Student Life.6. Maintains a high level of knowledge of priorities relating to special/critical initiatives, and serves as a content resource to development colleagues and other fundraising units. Promotes opportunities for communicating fundraising needs to those who work with potential donors.7. Outlines, drafts and edits a wide-range of written materials on behalf of the Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development as well as the Associate Vice President for Development and Campaign Director.8. Serves as an advisor and, where appropriate, staff support, to campaign related initiatives. Provides strategic advice and counsel to the Associate Vice President for Development and Campaign Director on project campaign planning and implementation.9. Provides strategic and operational guidance to school/unit development operations.10. Manages support staff for the Office of the Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development as it relates to fundraising initiatives and executive support.11. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Background Check Requirements
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