Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Washington University seeks an advancement professional to join University Advancement in the position of Senior Advancement Programs Officer, School of Public Health. In January 2025, WashU launched the School of Public Health under Dean Galeaâ™s leadership â“ the first School established at the University in 100 years. The School, one of the five pillars of the transformative With You Campaign, publicly launched in 2025 with a goal to pursue solutions to the worldâ™s biggest challenges and make a more promising future for all.

University Advancement strives to advance the institutionâ™s mission by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Senior Advancement Programs Officer will report to the Executive Director for Advancement, School of Public Health and will cultivate the engagement of alumni and community members with the School through volunteer, recognition, and annual giving opportunities. The Senior Advancement Programs Officer will collaborate closely with Special Events and Annual Giving colleagues. The incumbent will oversee the creation of programs and events designed to engage donors and alumni in the new School.

This role requires strong project management and communication skills and a deep understanding of fundraising practices and trends in higher education, public health, and/or medical advancement. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in volunteer and event management, as well as successful collaboration with colleagues from across departments, divisions or Schools.

Job Description

Engage School of Public Health Volunteers

• Manage the School of Public Health National Council and future volunteer groups such as Eliot Committee, mentor programs, school alumni board.
• Coordinate volunteer groupsâ™ meeting programming, including related events, and support agenda planning, if appropriate.
• Support and/or manage volunteer recruitment and the pipeline for leadership roles; manage volunteer terms and track giving.

Recognize and Engage Donors in the School Events

• Develop and execute recognition programs for alumni and friends (e.g., Distinguished Alumni Award, professorship installations) and engagement events (e.g., alumni receptions, Eliot events, reunions) in collaboration with Special Events colleagues.

• Develop event objectives and outcomes; set event follow up/next steps for attendees in coordination with strategy and gift officers.
• Develop event programming and messaging, draft event invitations and program materials, and produce videos, if applicable, in coordination with Advancement Communications, Special Events, and external partners.

Drive Annual Giving Support for the School

• Partner with colleagues in Engagement and Annual Giving Programs to support the University-wide annual giving strategy and create opportunities for donors to support the School of Public Health.
• Support annual gift renewals through work with gift officers, strategy officers, and volunteers.
• Drafting and/or editing school-specific messaging for solicitations, renewals, and annual Eliot letters.
• Support annual giving days and giving challenges by design strategies, drafting messaging, and coordinating with gift officers and strategy officers to identify donors.
• Utilize GiveCampus for volunteer engagement and giving.
• Liaison with the respective school/programâ™s Marketing and Communications team to support advancement-related news stories, social media, and other content.

Support Team Operations

• Facilitate Fays of Engagement, campus visits, and meetings for key prospects and volunteers in coordination with the Executive Director of Advancement and Director of Strategy.
• Support the development of budgets for unit activity.
• Support the creation and implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, OKRs, etc.)

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
   

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
   

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Knowledge of fundraising software, CRM systems, and digital fundraising platforms.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $65,900 - $78,000. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Or Related Role (3 Years)

Skills:

Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Change Strategy, Confidentiality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Decision Making, Fundraising, Fundraising Software, High-Integrity, Leadership, Leadership Management, Motivating Teams, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Team Mentoring, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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