Assistant Director of Regional Advancement - DC Metro
The office of advancement at William & Mary is hiring!
We have an opening for an assistant director of regional advancement on our DC Metro team. This is a great opportunity for an early career fundraiser with gift solicitation experience, who ready to make an impact on our $1B campaign, For the Bold! The office is in Arlington, VA.
We at William & Mary are convinced that diversity in the workplace makes us more creative, more diligent, and more successful. We value diversity and invite applications from all individuals who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.
W&M is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required with related experience or specialized expertise directly related to the position.
Competencies:
- A result oriented, self-starter with demonstrable initiative and a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently on and off campus.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills with a commitment to teamwork and the willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the institution.
- Demonstrates strong writing skills and the ability to draft compelling proposals.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve issues, while exercising sound judgment and diplomacy in all interactions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and tasks concurrently with fluidity.
Experience:
- Experience or exposure to fundraising.
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.