Job Summary

The position reports to the Director of Alumni Giving and President's Council. The Associate Director will have Advancement or transferrable experience. This position is responsible for the management and fundraising growth of 10 -15 alumni classes and oversees reunion fundraising efforts for classes within his/her portfolio. Working with class-based and reunion volunteers, the Associate Director will develop communication and segmentation strategies and tactics to meet both dollar and donor goals. Personal cultivation and solicitation of assigned prospects and high-level volunteers is required, with a travel goal of 50 visits each year.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Working with campus and department partners, as well as key alumni volunteers, develop and implement a strategic business plan to engage and cultivate alumni
• Working with a gift chair(s), manage reunion classes' fundraising efforts
• Working with Class Chairs, manage non-reunion classes' fundraising efforts
• Travel to visit, recruit, cultivate, solicit, and steward key volunteers and assigned prospects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate Directors must possess a Bachelor's Degree and have a strong sense of the mission of the College and the value of a liberal arts education. Incumbents will be considered for either the Assistant/Associate position based on their experience in fundraising/advancement or transferrable skills (up to two years for Assistant or 3-5 years for Associate). Person should be goal and detail-oriented, able to work independently, with some evenings and weekends as required. Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; possess the ability to inspire colleagues and motivate volunteers. Initiative, good judgement and sensitivity to confidential information required. Should be able to meet people easily and work well with others and project a positive image of the College.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and feelings thoughtfully with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships
• Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving
• Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's collective mission
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not include other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.

This is a full-time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• Hybrid work
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
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College Description
The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.
Region Description
Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here.

The College of the Holy Cross is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
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