What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Advancement Services position at Mount Aloysius College?
Current Opening
Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” invites applications from qualified candidates to join our Advancement and Engagement team as a full-time, year-round Manager of Advancement Services.
The Manager of Advancement Services plays a vital role within the Office of Advancement & Engagement at Mount Aloysius College by supporting the institution’s mission to build and maintain meaningful connections with alumni, friends, employees, businesses, foundations, government officials, and other constituents. This position is integral to the success of the Office's efforts to foster engagement and secure philanthropic support in alignment with the College’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, Opportunity Elevated: The Campaign for Mount Aloysius College, and the broader institutional strategic plan, Growing Greater: The Strategic Plan for Mount Aloysius College (2021-26).
The Manager is further responsible for enforcing confidentiality “best practices” to safeguard all constituent data. The Manager will routinely create statistical, analytical and financial reports to show progress and support team goals. The Manager will adhere to high standards for consistent data management to ensure integrity throughout all business practices involving the data.
The successful incumbent will be able to derive conclusions and identify trends through the statistical analysis of internal and external data to provide research-driven recommendations and action plans to the Advancement and Engagement team.
The Manager of Advancement Services is responsible for the collection, maintenance and integrity of all data in the Raiser’s Edge database and other sources of data pertaining to Mount Aloysius constituents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required. At least one (1) year of related experience required. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience, inclusive of prospect identification, research, gift processing, acknowledgements, donor relations and stewardship. Well-developed oral communication skills required. Above average writing skills related to spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with potential donors, alumni and others. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail also required. Experience with Raiser’s Edge database management for donor and solicitation records is a plus.
This is a full-time, 12-month benefit eligible position. While some flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity for periodic remote days exists, this position is on campus in Cresson, PA and is not eligible for remote work. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.
Commitment to Diversity
Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All applicants should submit a resume with accompanying cover letter.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.
Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” invites applications from qualified candidates to join our Advancement and Engagement team as a full-time, year-round Manager of Advancement Services.
The Manager of Advancement Services plays a vital role within the Office of Advancement & Engagement at Mount Aloysius College by supporting the institution’s mission to build and maintain meaningful connections with alumni, friends, employees, businesses, foundations, government officials, and other constituents. This position is integral to the success of the Office's efforts to foster engagement and secure philanthropic support in alignment with the College’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, Opportunity Elevated: The Campaign for Mount Aloysius College, and the broader institutional strategic plan, Growing Greater: The Strategic Plan for Mount Aloysius College (2021-26).
The Manager is further responsible for enforcing confidentiality “best practices” to safeguard all constituent data. The Manager will routinely create statistical, analytical and financial reports to show progress and support team goals. The Manager will adhere to high standards for consistent data management to ensure integrity throughout all business practices involving the data.
The successful incumbent will be able to derive conclusions and identify trends through the statistical analysis of internal and external data to provide research-driven recommendations and action plans to the Advancement and Engagement team.
The Manager of Advancement Services is responsible for the collection, maintenance and integrity of all data in the Raiser’s Edge database and other sources of data pertaining to Mount Aloysius constituents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required. At least one (1) year of related experience required. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience, inclusive of prospect identification, research, gift processing, acknowledgements, donor relations and stewardship. Well-developed oral communication skills required. Above average writing skills related to spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with potential donors, alumni and others. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail also required. Experience with Raiser’s Edge database management for donor and solicitation records is a plus.
This is a full-time, 12-month benefit eligible position. While some flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity for periodic remote days exists, this position is on campus in Cresson, PA and is not eligible for remote work. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.
Commitment to Diversity
Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All applicants should submit a resume with accompanying cover letter.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.
Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.