Title
Assistant/Associate Director of Parent Giving and Parent Programs
Posting Number
S00358JP
Department
Parent Giving
Job Summary

Assist the Director of Parent Giving in all fund-raising activities involving Bowdoin parents; assist with the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of parent volunteers, donors, and prospects; recruit and engage parent volunteers in the Parents Executive Committee, the Senior Parents Gift Campaign, and other programs and events, both on- and off-campus; collaborate with leadership gift officers and gift planning officers to connect parents to leadership gift opportunities; serve as liaison to campus colleagues in Alumni Relations, Events and Summer Programs, Student Activities, Communications, Career Planning, and the Office of the President to achieve exceptional coordination of parent giving to, and engagement at, the College.

Education/Skills Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required. Applicants must possess excellent writing and speaking skills and strong organizational skills; the ability and willingness to travel; familiarity with the common office programs and data management systems, and the willingness to use new systems; and must be able to work independently and in a timely manner on multiple projects with strict deadlines. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge strongly preferred. A valid driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy are required.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

A minimum of five years of development/fundraising or related experience.

Standard Work Days and Hours

5 Days/Week (FT) 8:30 - 5:00. Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel required. This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,800 students. Through a need-blind admissions policy, the College meets 100% of students' demonstrated financial need with no loans. 32% of students identify as students of color, an additional 5% are international, and 45% receive financial aid. Bowdoin is a dynamic living and learning community committed to fostering pluralism, building intentional community, and nurturing a commitment to the common good.

The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin's historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120+ buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.

Shift
First Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
06/02/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to a cover letter and resume, please submit a writing sample in "Writing Sample' field on the Required Documents section of the application.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.