Req #: 237452 Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 2 days in office, 3 days of telework Posting Date: 10/03/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,644-$6,068 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 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. For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals. **The School of Social Work has an exciting opening for an Advancement Services Officer. This is a full-time, permanent position.** This Advancement Services Officer is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of an engagement program that engage, maintain and promote lifelong relationships with the School of Social Work. This position will help develop and promote engagement opportunities that encourage support, interaction and connection with the School of Social Work. This role will aid in the creation and execution of a plan to manage alumni, donor and volunteer relationships, as well as recognize donors and organizations at all giving levels. **What You Will Do:** **Program Development and Management (90%)** • Assist in the implementation of meaningful donor experiences that highlight the impact of giving to deepen donor engagement with the University. • Develop and ensure appropriate recognition and engagement of donors, volunteers and staff through a strategic stewardship plan. • Participate as a critical partner to fundraisers in the design, recording and implementation of personalized stewardship plans for high-level donors. • Assist in the design, collection and management of stewardship-related data to ensure stewardship obligations are fulfilled, including documenting and tracking stewardship actions. • Provide information on a range of topics, including personal giving, recognition programs and best practices. • Assist units in the identification, development and implementation of programs and events to acknowledge, recognize and report impact to friends of the University and the School of Social Work. • Assist partners to help identify and coordinate new stewardship opportunities that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy through online and physical collateral. • Create and develop reports, project analysis, graphics, spreadsheets and other customized collateral in service of the School of Social Work’s fundraising and stewardship efforts, ensuring that materials are aligned with School and University branding. • Assist with gift processing, thank you letters and data entry. • Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Advancement. **Other Duties (10%)** **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in advancement, development, non-profit or related field. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:** • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail, customer service, building professional relationships and engaging diverse audiences. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases and forms. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems, set priorities, and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information. **What You Can Expect:** • Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. • Occasional evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. **Application Process:** The application process 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 Work 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 log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose 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. \#UWUAJOBS University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.