Job ID: 316861
DepartmentATHLETICS (IN-ATHL-IUINA)
Department InformationIndiana University (IU) Indianapolis is in downtown Indianapolis and is Indiana's premier urban public research university. IU Indianapolis believes in the power of transformation. We are committed to providing educational opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, and the changing world around us.
IU Indianapolis Athletics is a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and The Horizon League striving to recruit, retain, and graduate champions.
Job Summary- Identifies new prospects, cultivates relationships, and manages a portfolio and/or region of donors building a pipeline for solicitation.
- Executes plans and designs campaigns to sustain and increase donations.
- Collaborates with development colleagues university-wide to align prospects/donors' interests with university funding needs and opportunities.
- Maintains meaningful and consistent contact with potential donors to communicate university goals and solicit their support.
- Introduces campus/school fundraisers to appropriate gift prospects for cultivation.
- Documents communications, analyzes data, evaluates success and makes recommendations for change to campaign strategy.
QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, a higher education foundation, or related field
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Working Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location250 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job ClassificationCareer Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: General Development
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Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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