Founded in 1972, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University and home to one of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O'Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.
Our mission
The O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of equitable and inclusive societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe.
Our values
Diversity: Recognizing that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints is a strength; respecting the dignity of all individuals; and expanding our cultural intelligence and awareness.
Excellence: Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work.
Meaning and impact: Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies. Ongoing learning: Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making.
Well-being: Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.
At the O'Neill School, we're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for everyone who engages with our institution, placing justice and equity at the core of our mission and values.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, serves as Director of Advancement for the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs providing vision and leadership for the O'Neill School's advancement strategy and activities including supervision of stewardship and donor relations, alumni engagement, annual fund, data management, and the Alumni Advisory Council.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Ensures that advancement activity in alumni relations and events is strategic and closely aligned with O'Neill's goals and priorities.
Provides vision and strategic leadership for an integrated alumni engagement program in support of the mission of O'Neill.
Assists O'Neill, its programs, and institutes in implementing, building and maintaining broad alumni engagement that involves increasing participation rates of alumni. This includes overseeing the Alumni Advisory Council and helping to plan their meetings.
Designs and implements a comprehensive annual fund strategy that ensures a pipeline of annual donors for O'Neill, including. tracking progress towards goals and documenting business processes.
Develops and implements improvements to the stewardship program for O'Neill, expanding the impact of stewardship as part of O'Neill's development program.
Reviews personalized stewardship plans for high-level donors and ensure robust, effective systems for stewarding multiple donors to general or specialized funds.
In partnership with the Executive Director and the Office of Marketing and Communications team, develops plans, communications, and systems in support of O'Neill that encourage integration and success of all areas of advancement, stewardship, alumni engagement, major and corporate gifts, annual funds, communications, events as well as supporting business and administrative services.
Supervises advancement staff in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
General Responsibilities
Leads and implements large-scale advancement initiatives with key stakeholders and leaders in the public and private sector.
Identifies potential opportunities and cultivates relationships engaging with relevant stakeholders to develop project scope.
Develops deep understanding of related issues, assets, and opportunities to formulate project outcomes in collaboration with unit leadership and partners. Stay currents on emerging needs.
Matches identified needs with university academic and operational experts as well as external assets and resources.
Manages budgets; may supervise staff in project operations.
Serves as a primary point of contact on project needs and priorities interacting with diverse constituencies.
Develops and maintains systems for selecting, tracking, and assessing projects and their outcomes and impact.
May provide guidance to lower-level Institutional Advancement Consultants.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field
Preferred
Supervisory experience and personnel management, including delegating tasks and managing performance
SKILLS
Proficient communication skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Preferred
Possesses broad knowledge of the principles and practices of development, stewardship, and alumni engagement
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.
Work Location
Indianapolis or Bloomington, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year based on experience
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: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: Institutional Advancement Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
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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