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Posted: 04-May-25
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 270108133
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Full time
R-0000000458
Position Title
Director Advancement Services
Employee Type
Office/Department
Work Environment
Position Duties
Plans and manages programs and procedures which enhance the ability of the Advancement
Division to use technology in support of fundraising, alumni relations, and database management. Leads computer data collection, maintenance, reporting, research, gift accounting and manages the systems which support this work. Seeks regular input on data-related objectives, policies, and procedures from Advancement leadership. Oversees technology training offered to all members of the Advancement division. Prepares special reports and presentations and serves as the Advancement division's representative on several technology services University committees and as a resource to the Office of Finance.
Essential Functions
Lead the Advancement Services Department and develop and implement a comprehensive data management plan for the Advancement Division including alumni and parent information, fundraising reporting and prospect management. Oversee the gift entry/financial management of all gift/pledge activity. Provide for the day-to-day management and performance evaluation of Advancement Services personnel.
Develop and regularly provide reports to document progress and for annual and major gift fundraising programs and University campaigns. Compile and maintain a policy and procedures manual for advancement. Seeks regular input on data-related objectives, policies, and procedures from Advancement leadership.
Serve as liaison between the Advancement Division and Finance. Maintain working relationship with Finance on establishment of new accounts and financial reconciliations. Provide for the accurate coding of new gift accounts. Ensure gift agreements and similar are tracked and stored in a manner consistent with University policies.
Prepare unique and customized campaign reports, bench-marking surveys, and other special projects as requested for internal and external audiences.
Serve as liaison between the Advancement Division and the Office of Technology Services. Represent the Advancement Division on a number of Information Services committees. Develop, monitor, and maintain an annual schedule of routine programming projects and tasks to be undertaken by Advancement Services and the Office of Technology Services.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Education Preferred
Master's degree
Other Professional Licensures
Work Experience
8 years
Describe Required Experience
8 years relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory responsibilities in a higher education fundraising environment or a relevant professional setting, with a strong understanding of advancement services, donor engagement, and fundraising operations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exemplary organizational skills. Exemplary oral communication skills including strong public speaking skills. Supervisory experience, with management of multi-functional teams preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects. Strong computer skills with fundraising database management system experience. Strong analytical skills. Exemplary writing ability and the ability to translate highly technical information and concepts into easily read and understandable language. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Budget experience and aptitude. The ability to work independently and as a member of a team. An interest and commitment to Loyola University and its mission as well as a general interest in higher education. Ability to support the University's goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education.
Physical/Environmental Demands
Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
Physical/Environmental Example
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola's beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
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