Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives - Office of Advancement Georgetown University

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Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives works directly with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Advancement leadership, and the academic leaders of the university to conceptualize new academic, research, and educational projects that represent investment opportunities for donors and strategic opportunities for the institution. By leveraging the expertise of the University EVPs, deans, faculty, departments, institutes, and schools, these new investment concepts will relate both to societal/institutional imperatives and to the philanthropic objectives of the university.

The Associate Director will work with key university leadership to identify promising concepts and develop projects worthy of investment by donors with a particular focus on preparing the university's transformative, cross-campus strategic initiatives ('Big Ideas') and major capital projects for the campaign.

As well, they will advance the portfolio of projects led by the Director of Strategic Initiatives, which represent new investment concepts that relate both to societal imperatives and to the philanthropic objectives of the university and its donors, providing expert consultation on translating approved faculty-generated ambitions and strategic plans into opportunities primed for philanthropic engagement. This work is designed to drive at least $1 billion in fundraising potential for the current campaign.

In the space of capital projects, the Associate Director's work will include partnering with key university leaders in Advancement, Planning and Facilities Management, Finance, and the Offices of the President and Provost to ready the university's pipeline of major capital investments for fundraising, including by designing each project's campaign narrative and opportunities for naming as well as developing supporting resources for frontline fundraising colleagues. With each initiative, the Associate Director will work with others to ensure the readiness of the idea for philanthropic engagement and articulate the value of the proposed project to a prospective donor or donors.

Additionally, they will collaborate directly with frontline fundraising colleagues to design custom solicitations and proposals with a particular focus on capital project solicitations as well as Principal and Transformative (P&T) donor proposals of $5 million and above. This work may entail leading strategy consultations, writing proposal material, or developing internal resources, in addition to collaborating with relevant campus leadership.

The Associate Director will help oversee project responsibilities of analysts and senior analysts on the Strategic Initiatives team, ensuring the quality of work outputs from inception to final delivery. Success in this role requires exceptional conceptual and analytical ability, detailed knowledge of Georgetown's academic mission and programs of higher education, outstanding writing skills, creativity and intellectual vitality, extraordinary analytical abilities, strong collaborative skills, and a commitment to the continuing improvement of concepts and projects. Also essential are experience in new program development, the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives, effectiveness and persistence in engaging the support of multiple stakeholders to achieve shared objectives, and a respect for the practicalities of implementation.

Work Interactions

The Associate Director will interact with internal and external constituents and leaders - for example, the provost, vice presidents, deans, faculty, and development officers; and will oversee the work of less experienced Analysts and/or Senior Analysts.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA or BS - preference for a Master's degree
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience, ideally in business consulting, project management, new program development and expansion, major gift fundraising, or other higher education administration
• Demonstrated record of conducting nuanced research about various aspects of new projects, including the intellectual, programmatic, organizational, and fiscal dimensions
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution; marketing; cross-functional team leadership; and communications or demonstrated experience executing or supporting major gift philanthropy - ideally in a university context
• Working knowledge of the priorities and the culture of a Catholic and Jesuit research university

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

Georgetown University's Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown's mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.


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