Job Description

The Assistant Director is a member of the team responsible for reaching The Wellesley Fund annual revenue goals. The Wellesley Fund provides immediate impact, current use funds which is a critical component of the College’s economic model. The Assistant Director cultivates, stewards, and solicits alumnae for gifts to The Wellesley Fund. S/he manages alumnae volunteer, Wellesley Fund class representatives and assistant class representatives., as well as Wellesley Fund Davis Scholar class representatives. S/he participates in the development and implementation of immediate impact giving acquisition, retention and renewal strategies with a dual goal of increasing the number of donors and the dollars raised. Performs other related duties as required.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Cultivates, stewards, and solicits alumnae by phone and in person.
• Recruits, trains and collaborates with Wellesley Fund class, to be successful in their efforts on behalf of the College.
• Presents the College’s financial needs and funding goals articulately, persuasively and with confidence.
• Participates in key events at which alumnae are present such as volunteer orientation workshops commencement, and reunion weekend

Performance Profile:

• Conducts successful solicitations of alumnae in a thoughtful and purposeful manner that resonates for the donor and benefits the College in the short-term as well as over the long-term.
• Achieve dollar and participation goals within established budget and timeframe.
• Productive and collegial collaboration with colleagues across the Development Office, and campus departments.
• Presents the College’s financial needs and funding goals articulately, persuasively, and with confidence.

Education Required:

• S. degree, valid driver’s license, and required vaccinations

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of fundraising experience, including volunteer management and the use of volunteer management systems, ideally within an academic setting.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be highly organized, detailed oriented, and able to work competently and efficiently in a multi-task environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze annual giving data to inform strategy.
• Must have the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects and handle difficult situations.
• Good judgment and the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with standard fundraising technology, and a high comfort-level using technology to communicate and share information.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Wellesley College.
• An ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.

Other:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Wellesley College is currently piloting a flexwork plan for administrative staff that incorporates both flexible hours and hybrid teleworking components, though all employees must live in New England.
• All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

EEO Statement

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.