Assistant Director of College Development, College of Information Sciences and Technology

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is currently seeking a frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant Director of College Development for the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Director of Development at Information Sciences and Technology and working closely and collaboratively with the Dean of College of Information Sciences and Technology, as well as other development and alumni relations colleagues, academic partners, and research administration staff, this Assistant Director will:

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies;
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
• Interpret research information pertinent to relationship building with potential donors;
• Work collaboratively with college leadership, staff, volunteers, and donors to create and implement strategies to secure philanthropic gifts ($10,000+ level);
• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics;
• Serve as an ambassador for the college and its priorities and values.

This position typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience. The successful candidate will also have:

• A track record of success in meeting fundraising goals by personally soliciting gifts;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position's duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

College of Information Sciences and Technology

Enrolling its first students in 1999, the College of Information Sciences and Technology currently welcomes more than 2,100 resident students statewide and nearly 1,500 students taking IST courses online through Penn State World Campus. These students are mentored by more than 150 faculty members, who drive collaborative research discovery and provide residential and online instruction for associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Support to the College of Information Sciences and Technology provides financial support to students, fuels groundbreaking research, and sustains academic and experiential programs, ensuring that the college continues to create, discover, and lead in the Information Age. Learn more about IST's strategic plan: ist.psu.edu/about/we-are/mission

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the university's teaching, research, and servicemission.

Across twenty-four campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom-it's the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

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