The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Advancement Services Associate to support the Colleges Office of Advancement. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Advancement Services Associate operates with a high degree of independence, organization, attention to detail and problem solving. They will serve as an integral member of the Advancement team and provide operational support in the areas of fundraising, stewardship, and engagement for alumni, grateful clients of the Veterinary Health System, and friends of the college and serve as project manager coordinator for collaborative projects within the team to help ensure projects stay on track to meet project deadlines.

The Advancement Services Associate plays a key support role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations for the Advancement Team. This position requires a highly organized individual who can manage multiple tasks, assist in process optimization, and contribute to the overall success of the team by providing operational support across various functions. They must have polished interpersonal skills and be capable of interacting successfully with leadership, donors, faculty, Advancement colleagues, and other key stakeholders. The Advancement Services Associate will serve as the first point of contact for the online and phone inquiries for Advancement team. This position serves as a bridge-builder, ensuring information flows seamlessly between academic and administrative partners and the Advancement team and serves as a conduit of information and strategy between college leadership and faculty and fundraisers, stewardship, engagement, events, and communications staff to advance the collaborative efforts of the Advancement team. The Associate maintains a current, thorough knowledge of the strategic goals and funding priorities of the Advancement team, departments, and college, and partners closely with front-line fundraisers, donor relations, and engagement team members to align opportunities for support with donor goals. The individual will collect information and data to assist with proposal development and stewardship of donors, and play an integral role in helping support implementing events and experiences on campus to engage current and prospective donors. The Associate coordinates, processes, and reconciles purchasing and PCard expenses for Advancement team; maintains compliance with OSU expenditure policies and procedures.

Natural collaborators grounded in strong verbal and written communication skills will do well in this role. Strong listening skills with the ability to distill information and communicate it effectively to a diverse audience are a must as well as an innate aptitude for organization and planning. This role is critical in supporting the efficiency of operations within the team, ensuring that daily tasks are completed smoothly, and the team can achieve its objectives. The Advancement Services Associate role offers a flexible schedule including hybrid work as agreed upon with the Chief Advancement Officer.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness. All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

Department Overview
Ranked third in the nation and a top-five ranked veterinary college for nearly two decades, Ohio States College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1885, is one of the nation's oldest and largest veterinary colleges. Admitting up to 165
veterinary students per class and boasting a strong alumni presence across all 50 states and 40 countries, the college is known for its world-renowned history and tradition of excellence and innovation in education, research, outreach, and patient care programs. Its Veterinary Health System is the only academic comprehensive tertiary referral center in the state and region, providing cutting-edge care to over 80,000 canine, feline, equine, and farm animal patients annually in its six hospitals and farms across Ohio.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1 year of fundraising or sales, program coordination and/or related administrative function
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and quickly assimilate to new technology

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)
2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related field
Experience with project management software
Professional experience in higher education

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know
Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

The hiring range for this position is $20.22 - $26.33 per hour. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-function: Advancement Services
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S1

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