Department: University Advancement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Hybrid eligible

Application Review Begins

April 21, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include a cover letter and resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Gift Planning (associate director) will operate as a point person for communication with Advancement Communications, Donor Relations, the University of Oregon Foundation (UOF) and various campus units regarding deferred gift outreach efforts and deferred gift administration.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning, the associate director responsible for offering strategic support to the Office of Gift Planning (OGP) in key areas, including outreach, data management and analysis, and deferred gift administration.

The associate director will lead the development and implementation of targeted marketing strategies for OGP audiences, oversee multiple projects with competing deadlines, and manage related budget expenditures. This position also requests and analyzes donor data to ensure accuracy, leveraging segmentation for outreach, and maintaining comprehensive tracking and documentation of deferred gifts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Three years of experience managing projects and/or new programs.
• Two years of experience in marketing or donor outreach via written communication, website or other marketing strategies.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to develop and oversee strategic multi-departmental marketing and outreach plans.
• Project management, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple and complex projects with firm schedules.
• Ability to identify opportunities to connect and engage alumni and Legacy Circle members with the University.
• Ability to define marketing and communications strategies, goals, and objectives, identify target audiences, and develop and implement strategic plans to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of creative copywriting and copy editing for appropriate style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and length.
• Experience with data entry, gift tracking and reporting.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with colleagues and maintain professionalism when working with others.
• Institutional navigation and industry knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, punctual, and reliable; organized and flexible.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the University of Oregon and its constituents.
• Experience working in higher education or non-profit.
• Knowledge of estate and/or gift planning concepts and techniques.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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