ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Northwestern State University, Office of University Advancement is currently seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director of Development. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.


To Apply: Submit letter of application, resume, and contact information (email address & phone numbers) for three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

 

 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

 

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

 

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

The position of Associate Director of Development requires a minimum three years of experience in fundraising, event planning, promotions, giving campaigns; experience in customer relationship management, marketing management, and/or consumer behavior; must have strong relationship, interpersonal, leadership, and managerial skills; proven ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently as well as part of a team. Candidates must be willing to travel, work long hours, evenings, and weekends; be dedicated, determined, and devoted to the mission of Northwestern State University and the Office of University Advancement; and shall meet the required standards defined by Northwestern State University.The Associate Director of Development is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors for all fundraising initiatives. Responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Development to determine and ensure institutional and organizational goals are met; managing and creating leads for current and potential donors to financially support the NSU Foundation through different giving levels of the Columns Fund; developing proposals and plans for minor and major gifts including unrestricted, restricted, and annual giving funds that support the mission of Northwestern State University; scheduling visits with prospective donors for the purposes of cultivation and solicitation; helping plan special fundraising events and informational programming; entering relevant donor information into online database and providing leads for major gifts and other opportunities for resource attainment; and carrying out other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.