Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1335
Location: Tempe,AZ
Program Manager, Global AdvancementThe Program Manager, Global Advancement is a key member of theFoundation Initiatives team and works as a strategic partner with the Chief Global Advancement Officer of the ASU Foundation.Responsibilities are focused on driving operational excellence, leading day to day workflow management, while ensuring alignment acrossglobal and regional teams, central support functions and senior leadership. The role plays a critical part in translating strategy intoexecution - supporting high-impact initiatives aimed at advancing ASU through leveraging philanthropic resources and activating our globaland regional donor pipeline.
Success in this position requires strong project management, executive-level communication, and theability to proactively anticipate needs, connect efforts across teams, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, high-visibilityenvironment.
What you'll do: - Drive end-to-end project management in partnership with the Chief GlobalAdvancement Officer, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, clear timelines, accountability, and timely execution across a complexportfolio of initiatives.
- Proactively anticipate leadership needs, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities in advance ofmeetings, deadlines, and key engagements.
- Support planning and execution of high-level engagements, including executivevisits, donor meetings, and global events, ensuring seamless coordination and experience, as well as high-impact executivecommunications.
- Assist with coordination and alignment global and regional advancement efforts, serving as a centralconnector across geographically distributed teams (e.g., U.S. regions, Asia, MENA, Europe) to ensure consistency, communication, andprogress toward shared goals as directed by the Chief Global Advancement Officer.
- Manage executive meetings and operations,including preparing agendas, pre-reads, and briefing materials for 1:1s with the ASU Foundation CEO and senior university leadership; ensureclear documentation of decisions, action items, and follow-through.
- Partner with central support functions (e.g. globalcorporate advancement, communications, operations, etc.) to advance cross-functional initiatives and ensure seamlessexecution.
- Establish and maintain operational systems and workflows that improve efficiency, transparency, and consistencyacross global advancement activities.
- Oversee and manage the Chief Global Advancement Officer's external presence, includingsocial media and select stakeholder engagement and communications, ensuring a high standard of quality control and alignment withinstitutional priorities and voice.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you'll need: - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives.
- Adept atnavigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, andglobal regions.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
- Proven problem-solver andability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality andresponsibility, including confidential prospect information.
- Ability to represent the institution well, including upholdingour commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion by identifying areas to increase diversity of prospect and donorpool
- Advanced computer skills that include significant knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint), and donor fundraising databases
- Accomplished oral and written communication skills, and effective presentationskills, with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to manage fiscal operations and resourcedevelopment.
Relevant qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field, and a minimumof two years of professional working experience in higher education and/or fundraising related experiences or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Preferred qualifications: - Bilingual/multilingual;global/international experience.
- Experience supporting C-suite or executive-levelleaders.
Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits package,including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
- 22 days ofvacation time
- 11 holidays, including your birthday
- Parental leave
- Significant tuitionreductions
- Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to lookacross the organization and nurture new areas of interest
- $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
About ASU Foundation
The ASU Foundationfosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provideresources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve ourcommunity, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.
At the ASU Foundation we value
Character
We prioritize character andintegrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.
Service
We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that ourefforts are impactful.
Innovation
Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities andsolutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.
The ASU Foundation is anEqual Opportunity Employer
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