Advancement - Campaigns and Administration
Location: New Orleans, LA
SummaryThe
Program Manager, Prospect Development, is an experienced administrative professional that focuses on support of an Advancement unit and the execution of special projects within a unit. This individual works independently with limited guidance and support from leadership and other support staff. This position holds institutional knowledge or skills applicable to fundraising or fundraising at Tulane and serves as an information base for their unit. The Program Manager will oversee budgetary monitoring and assists with strategic planning for a unit. This role holds ownership of specific administrative tasks and holds ownership of some special projects. The Program Manager is expected to uphold the values, policies, and procedures of the Office of Advancement and work collaboratively with colleagues within the Office of Advancement and at-large across certain areas of Tulane University.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple demands and/or projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with administrators at all levels.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with commercial or business representatives
- Ability to make decisions independently and follow up.
- Ability to contribute to the yearly strategic planning of the department.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple demands and/or projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with administrators at all levels.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with commercial or business representatives
- Ability to make decisions independently and follow up.
- Ability to contribute to the yearly strategic planning of the department.
Required Education and/or Experience:- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience in project management, implementation, or management required, including 1 year of direct or transferrable experience. Transferable experience includes academic project research, meeting/event planning/management, volunteer management, sales, public relations, marketing, admissions, or trust officer experience; higher education administration experience preferred.
OR- High School Diploma or equivalent, and 9 years' directly related experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered.OR- High School Diploma or equivalent, and 9 years' directly related experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:- Higher education administration experience
- Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education, required
- Knowledge of various software systems, such as Word and Excel preferred
- Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education, required
- Knowledge of various software systems, such as Word and Excel preferred
- Knowledge of various software systems, such as Word and Excel preferred
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 24. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that
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How to Apply: This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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