Senior Program Coordinator, Student Philanthropy

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Coordinator, Student Philanthropy drives and executes the management and formulation of strategic initiatives of our annual giving student campaigns and identifies and cultivates new philanthropic opportunities within the student community at both the undergraduate and graduate level; collaborates with the Director, Student Philanthropy to initiate, advise, execute and manage planning strategies and programs that align with the department and Student Life strategic initiatives; With the Director develops data plans and provides analysis to support department strategic decisions; engages with Student Life leadership team and supervisor to carry out special projects as needed; manages the student annual giving campaigns; is an expert in the areas of education, advocacy, and stewardship, and utilizes their skills in these areas to develop and strengthen philanthropic curricula, engage new campus and community supporters and build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors and partners. This position drives and executes the development of objectives that align with the department and Student Life strategic initiatives and empowers student leaders and campus partners by facilitating the development of meaningful, relevant and pedagogically-sound educational frameworks. The Senior Program Coordinator will need to operate with a high degree of independence, decision-making capabilities, judgment, consistency and relationship building. They must be able to handle and prioritize multiple projects at once. This position will also work collaboratively with other offices and fundraising units to promote student philanthropy. May also serve as liaison to select number of fundraising units to assist them with student philanthropy efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years’ experience (can include one year of GA experience) of program planning, student engagement, senior class participation, volunteer management, annual giving, higher education and administration.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current trend for student engagement and student philanthropy.
• Ability to lead volunteers towards ambitious goals.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population, including students and/or student volunteers, alumni, community leadership and university leadership.
• Familiarity with MS Office, spreadsheets, database, crowdfunding, giving days, and web-based technology.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education or equivalent.
• Direct experience in student involvement.
• Experience using data in developing strategic plans and or initiatives.
• Experience creating innovative trend analysis and systems thinking/ideation.
• Experience working in other advancement departments such as annual giving and/or alumni relations.

Responsibilities

• Drives and executes the management and formulation of strategic initiatives of annual giving student campaigns.
• Identifies and cultivates new philanthropic opportunities within the student community.
• Collaborates with the Director, Student Philanthropy to initiate, advise, execute and manage planning strategies and programs.
• Develops data plans and provides analysis to support department strategic decisions.
• Engages with Student Life leadership team and supervisor to carry out special projects.
• Manages the student annual giving campaigns.
• Develops and strengthens philanthropic curricula.
• Engages new campus and community supporters.
• Builds and maintains meaningful relationships with donors and partners.
• Empowers student leaders and campus partners by facilitating the development of meaningful, relevant and pedagogically-sound educational frameworks.
• Operates with a high degree of independence, decision-making capabilities, judgment, consistency and relationship building.
• Handles and prioritizes multiple projects at once.
• Works collaboratively with other offices and fundraising units to promote student philanthropy.
• Serves as liaison to select number of fundraising units to assist them with student philanthropy efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level