ADVANCEMENT OUTREACH OFFICER
Req #: | 174485 |
Department: | UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT, UW LIBRARIES |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 11/26/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
University Advancement, UW Library has an outstanding opportunity for an Advancement Outreach Officer.
POSITION PURPOSE
Design, develop and implement comprehensive communications and events plans for Libraries Advancement. Design, create and produce communications materials that steward and support donor development. Coordinate events (e.g. campaign and annual) and support activities to further UW Libraries Advancement initiatives. Report to UW Libraries Assistant Dean for Advancement. Collaborate with Libraries Communications and other Libraries staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Communications and Donor Development (40%)
Develop and implement comprehensive communications plan for Libraries Advancement, overseeing, producing and aligning donor outreach materials with Libraries strategic priorities and UW branding pillars (e.g. case statement, brochures, web, videos, presentations and social media, and fundraising materials). Generate appropriate, timely and accurate information for communication to internal and external Libraries donor audiences.
Lead and oversee all Libraries Advancement Marketing communications, developing and generating content to feed directly into electronic, web, print, social media, graphic design and video communication materials that effectively leverage Libraries Advancement efforts.
Create and execute publicity plans and social media to promote Libraries Advancement events and donor-development activities. Coordinate with UW Press Advancement Communications, as needed.
Align donor development toolkit with University Marketing Communications standards.
Create content and distribute communications materials, including Friends of UW Libraries quarterly E-news, event and collection spotlights, and donor stewardship reports (e.g. Allen Report, CEF, donor wall). Coordinate with Libraries Communications Director and UMAC on major gift announcements and donor stewardship reports (e.g. Allen, EAL, etc.).
Expand Libraries storytelling initiative. Incorporate key stories that reveal how the Libraries creates boundless opportunities for student success, great faculty teaching and local-to-global research that results in doing a world of good and impacting lives. Work with LGO to message stories in appeals and stewardship reports.
Lead, coordinate and update Libraries Advancement web pages to enhance audience development, including stewardship initiatives (e.g. “Spotlight Stories”, “I love UW Libraries”, “Gift Wish” pages), highlighting involvement of donors, sponsors and other gifts to Libraries.
Design, purchase and order promotional materials.
Exercise independent judgment in developing relationships with current or potential campus partners (e.g. UWAA), volunteers, donors, Libraries staff, alumni, corporate supporters and students.
Events and Fundraising (50%)
Develop, manage and execute annual events plan for Libraries Advancement, focusing on activities that attract/encourage friend-raising, fundraising and major initiatives.
Produce all Libraries Advancement events, including 1 major fundraising event and additional donor and Friends events (12 per year). Team lead for Libraries Unbound (formerly, Literary Voices) and cultivation events (e.g. Dean’s Circle, donor cultivation events, deep dives, endowed lectures (Artist Images/Maxine Cushing Gray), Dawg Days in the Desert, Dawg Dash, and involvement with Family Weekend, etc.).
Provide outstanding customer service to event guests. Serve as liaison to guest speakers and ensure data from events is in sync and updated in Advance database.
Works with Advancement team to ensure clarity of messaging in donor outreach/communications materials.
Responsible for financial monitoring of expense-revenue reports for events.
Stage manage events, including author speeches for Vice Provost and Dean of University Libraries and Assistant Dean of University Libraries, Advancement, provide tech support and provide training colleagues, volunteers and student workers as it related event production.
Other duties as assigned (10%)
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Communicates appropriately, effectively and positively. Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities and events.
Although position reports to Assistant Dean of University Libraries, Advancement, individual will work with and request information from the entire staff throughout Libraries, in addition to Advancement team.
Plan and direct the work of volunteers, freelance writers, designers, students and Libraries staff.
Key Competencies
Core
Effective communications: Expresses oneself clearly and empathetically in interactions with others in all forms of communication, i.e., verbal and written, one-on-one and group, etc.
Interpersonal Awareness: Builds and maintains positive relationships and actively contributes as a member of working teams to achieve results.
Professional Credibility: Takes responsibility for meeting goals, objectives, obligations, and solving problems while representing the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Critical Thinking: Obtains, analyzes and evaluates information effectively in the face of ambiguity. Makes appropriate decisions based on relevant information and experience.
Ethics and Trust: Models and upholds the values of candor, openness, inclusiveness and honesty despite internal and external pressures. Acts consistently with Washington State ethical guidelines and organizational core values and beliefs.
Valuing Diversity & Inclusiveness: Respects, values and contributes to the UW’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.
Functional Expertise
Organizational Acumen: Able to size up a situation, balance reason and the interest of others, and act in a decisive, timely and appropriate manner that is congruent with the organization's values, goals and mission to achieve success.
Innovation Management: Able to anticipate market trends and be effective in facilitating and managing creative processes to achieve results in self and others.
Planning & Implementing: Ability to develop strategies, measures for success and feasible timelines for successful project implementation and execution.
Managing Conflict: Recognizes and addresses conflicts and disagreements in a safe and respectful environment, manages conflicts collaboratively, and builds consensus with the best interests.
Fundraiser
Donor Focused: Establishes, cultivates and stewards strong relationships with donors and friends to build and maintain lifelong partnerships and trust with UW.
Results Oriented: Acts decisively to achieve results.
Planning & Implementing: Develops fundraising strategies and plans that integrate into the organization’s mission, priorities and goals.
Conflict Resolution: Works to resolve conflicts and differences through dialog and open communication in a timely manner. Sees every difference as an opportunity for growth and change.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in and two to three years of experience in event planning, development, public relations, alumni relations or related field. Equivalent combination of comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for education and/or experience.
Superior writing and editing skills, particularly for audience development and/or philanthropy. Demonstrated ability to write in a style and voice suitable for different audiences, as the position will require writing for the Dean, Libraries staff and volunteers in a manner that provides engaging news stories for the general public, compelling promotional and philanthropic pieces for alumni and donors, as well as the possibility of nuanced position papers and proposals for legislators and targeted community stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in managing website design, editing and management.
Strong project management skills. Ability to problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment in a fast pace, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within and outside the Libraries, including Libraries staff, faculty, students, donors, alumni, corporate and foundation representatives, and UW colleagues, as well as community and professional stakeholders.
Ability to plan, direct and monitor budgets.
Proficiency with personal computing environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft TEAMS, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), email-marketing systems (Marketo, etc.), UW Finance system, and the Internet.
Knowledge and use of the Constituent Relations Management systems (CRM)
Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement principles.
Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases, forms, etc.
DESIRED
Fundraising or alumni relationship experience in higher education setting.
Knowledge of the integrated advancement model. Knowledge of libraries/development/advancement principles.
Experience with publishing and image editing software. Photography skills a plus.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally for event setup and tear down.
During Events (from setup to tear down) or on Event days:
o Ability to stand 4 or more hours continuously.
o Ability to walk 4 or more hours continuously.
o Ability Standing: duration of 4+ hours for events
o Ability to work greater than a 10 hour day
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
BENEFITS
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed
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