Focuses on career development and provides vital support to the Director of Development in advancing fundraising efforts.
Leads event planning within the team, acts as a liaison with the school's lead event coordinator, and takes full responsibility for event planning and execution when necessary.
Stewards corporate partnerships and enhances professional and mentorship engagement for students.
General Responsibilities
Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives.
Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus.
Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources.
Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, provides technical assistance, and ensures communication to optimize project outcomes.
Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources.
Participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component.
Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes.
Collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions.
Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field.
Experience in event planning and alumni engagement is highly desired.
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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