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Associate Director of Development, Constituent Engagement

Associate Director of Development, Constituent Engagement

  • 10000998
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Administrative or Professional Faculty
  • Opening on: Apr 3 2024

Department: Col of Engineering and Computing

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The mission of George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations is to build strong, lifelong relationships with CEC alumni and constituents while matching their philanthropic interests with the university’s aspirations and priorities. The CEC Advancement team will create opportunities that promote and support the strategic plan of CEC and the university through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.

About the Position:

The Associate Director of Development, Constituent Engagement works with alumni and volunteer leadership to design and implement engagement programs, activities, and events related to George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC). The Associate Director is responsible for engagement, cultivation, stewardship strategies for alumni, and volunteer leadership to lead the financial support of CEC.

Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with the CEC Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations team to create and execute effective ways of engaging with CEC alumni and constituents at all degree levels;
  • Organizes and implements special events for alumni engagement for CEC and the departments within the College including CEC Giving Day and GMU Vision Day events; 
  • Coordinates with College faculty, centers, and programs on alumni engagement events and projects; 
  • Develops and maintains an event(s) timeline with goal targets, benchmarks, actual results, deadlines, and follow-up plans; 
  • Coordinates ongoing communication plan to alumni with the CEC Marketing and Communication team and GMU Central Development Communication and Alumni Relations offices;
  • Serves as the lead manager for the CEC Alumni Chapter by working with volunteer leadership to plan strategy, elections, events, and communications;
  • Encourages volunteer participation and facilitates engagement in CEC activities;
  • Supports the qualification efforts of the Advancement team by performing discovery work through one-on-one visits with volunteers and donor prospects;
  • Meets or exceeds metrics for events, meetings, and outreach as determined by the Senior Director of Advancement;
  • Manages budget for events to accomplish event goals within the budget assigned by the Senior Director of Advancement; 
  • Develops strategies to support the cultivation of a portfolio of engaged alumni and prospects;
  • Maintains ongoing communications with alumni and volunteer leadership through written correspondence and personal visits;
  • Spearheads donor recognition events and societies in conjunction with the central donor relations team and participates in fundraising events for major donors with the goal of donor engagement and support;
  • Assists as needed in other College development events, programs, and activities, some of which occur on evenings or weekends; 
  • Assists in managing, cultivating, and soliciting advisory board and volunteer leaders, as assigned;
  • Works with the College’s departments to include donors in department-level events such as public lectures and seminars; 
  • Utilizes data-driven reporting, engaging and moving alumni through engagement opportunities, individual appeals, recognition events, and advisory board work; and
  • Maintains accurate and timely records using university development data management and reporting systems. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
  • Considerable experience in constituent engagement (typically three or more years);
  • Demonstrated success at alumni relations and planning special events;
  • Strong interpersonal skills working with colleagues and constituents;
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn donor database (Salesforce); and
  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse groups of colleagues and constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a related field;
  • Significant experience in constituent engagement (typically five or more years); and
  • An understanding of and appreciation for higher education institutional advancement.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Director of Development, Constituent Engagement at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date:  April 3, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  April 17, 2024

Open Until Filled?:  Yes

 
A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s Technology Corridor
 
About the College:
 
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty, 93 are tenured, 77 are tenure-track, 90 are term faculty, and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architecture, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
 
About the University and the Region:
 
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides un matched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
 
About the Future:
 
In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square, home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse, a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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