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Requirements

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. Learn more about the Office of Advancement here.

The Assistant Director for Graduate Programs Annual Giving supports the development and deployment of a comprehensive and strategic direct response fundraising to build a sustainable base of support for Georgetown University’s Graduate Programs. Primary responsibilities include:

Support the deployment of an annual direct response fundraising strategy for Georgetown University Graduate Programs in the service of fundraising goals.

Support the strategy and deployment of special fundraising initiatives, including student giving and reunion fundraising.

Work closely with Annual Giving colleagues to ensure on time delivery of direct response marketing and manage regular reporting on performance and progress to goals.

Partner with development and alumni engagement colleagues to support engagement initiatives, events and programs.

Work Interactions

The Annual Giving team within the Office of Advancement (OA) drives donor acquisition, retention and growth for Georgetown University through traditional and innovative direct-response marketing strategies, in-depth analysis, and strong internal partnerships. The Annual Giving team comprises three functional areas: data and analytics, marketing operations, and unit strategies. The Graduate Programs Annual Giving team is part of the unit strategies functional area, and this position reports directly to the Director, Graduate Programs Annual Giving. Key partnerships include:

Annual Giving Marketing Operations and Data Analytics and Strategy teams

OA Communications Team

McDonough, McCourt, School of Continuing Studies (SCS), and other partner graduate programs, including unit development, leadership, faculty/staff, alumni, donors and students

Other Office of Advancement and Georgetown University partners as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

1-2 years of experience in direct response marketing, development/fundraising, or similar, required, preferably in higher education

Self-motivated but able to work well on a team

Excellent written and verbal communication

Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented

Able to successfully handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines and goals

Able to assimilate data, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and work independently

Accuracy in materials preparation and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.