Job Description:

The Assistant Director of the Holy Cross Fund will have primary responsibility for three reunion gift campaigns, as well as overseeing volunteers and the fundraising efforts of 15 alumni classes. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage the student and regional phonathan programs, as well as assist with the oversight of the College’s class agent program. Reporting to the Director of Reunion Giving and Class-based Fundraising, the Assistant Director will join a talented advancement team during the public phase of the College’s largest comprehensive campaign.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, 2+ years of experience, coupled with demonstrated success working in the field of development or transferable skills. Must have a strong sense of the mission of the College, be detailed oriented, able to work independently, take initiative, make decisions, work evenings and weekends as required. Strong communication, project management, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Interested in traveling to meet with volunteers, good judgment and sensitivity to confidential information is required. Should be able to meet people easily, work well with others and project a positive image of the College.

About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 2,800 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members,students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is an Exempt, Full-time position.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA) and the Boston Consortium.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: http://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

Application Instructions:

In your cover letter, please reflect on how you might contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to its mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://holycross.edu/diversity)