Director, Indiana University Student Foundation
Company: IU
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
- Full-time
- Department: Student FoundationCompany DescriptionAre you a
high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and
values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful
work and making a difference in people's lives, then the Indiana
University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we
believe in making the dream of higher education attainable,
providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the
next generation of leaders.As a trailblazer among our peers, we
provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support
needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University's campuses.
As part of our team, you will help make IU donor's dreams last
forever.At the IUF, we work hard, celebrate achievements, and
foster an environment where everyone's contributions matter. We are
nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and
energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our
industry.In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an
IUF employee, you'll find there are many ways to connect and
collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have
a voice. Our FUNdation committee helps us connect and unwind with
food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free
snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that
surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the
health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering
yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace
app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and
service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our
total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees
financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.If the IUF
sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.Job
DescriptionThe annual compensation range for the position is
approximately $72,000- $77,000 annually. It is an on-site position
in Bloomington, Indiana, with regular nights & weekends to meet the
needs of the student population and supporting team.The IU
Foundation seeks its next Director of the IU Student Foundation
(IUSF). This is a unique opportunity for a highly passionate leader
who will embrace the traditions of the IUSF while guiding the
organization forward with a sense of vision and strategy.As
Director, you will partner closely with your Associate Director to
gather insights and data that translate into programmatic growth.
You are responsible for daily operations while leading a cohort of
next-generation leaders, Little 500 riders, Steering Committee &
Riders Council members, and an alumni advisory board. Our team
engages and mentors our IU Bloomington student body and IUSF
student members to grow their leadership skillset, cultivate a
lifetime of loyalty, and increase philanthropic support for IU and
the future.The successful candidate will be mission-driven, have a
passion for developing student leaders, act as a mentor, have
operational and marketing acumen, a strategic understanding of
social media to promote programming to target demographics, and
have enthusiasm for the ideas that students bring. You must have a
passion for student philanthropy and a creative vision on how to
engage the student population to create a culture of
philanthropy.IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up
through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that
will directly improve your skillset. We want to invest in you! Grow
your career and help further the mission of maximizing private
support for Indiana University. Apply today!QualificationsEducation
and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is
preferred
- Experience with higher education and student affairs highly
preferred
- Experience and/or understanding of fundraising at an annual or
major gift level preferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising
appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with employees,
board members, and members of the public
- Knowledge and practice of student development theory,
counseling, and advising, and issues related to working with
traditional college students
- Experience working with student organizations, program planning
and implementation, training, and advising
- Must be able to work with and mentor students to develop skills
and create engagement that leads to further loyalty
- Must be able to exercise good judgment in the handling of
confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students, staff, and volunteers
in leadership roles
- Demonstrated ability to use current computer technology, such
as Word, Excel, Canva/graphics, and social media.
- Ability to guide students through the coordination of events
and activities
- Strategic goal-setting abilities, with strong collaboration
skills
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong, credible
relationshipsAdditional InformationApplications will be accepted on
an ongoing basis. A cover letter is recommended for your
application to be considered.The IUF is committed to providing a
safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of
Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form
of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual's race,
ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic
information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or
expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status,
pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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