Reporting to the Assistant VP, Annual Giving & Advancement Services, the Senior Associate Director is responsible for raising funds from alumni and other donors in support of the current operations of the College. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for sustaining, stewarding and growing participation and giving from the College’s annual donors who have the potential for leadership and major gifts.   This position supports the strategy developed in conjunction with the Assistant VP and the Annual Giving team, including the development and implementation of a peer-to-peer solicitation volunteer program, reunion and class giving, as well as affinity and religious-based fund-raising. Experience with face-to-face solicitation is preferred, as the Senior Associate Director will maintain a portfolio of 250 prospects capable of making a leadership gift and will be expected to complete 15-18 prospect visits per month. 

A bachelor’s degree is required, as is experience (three to five years) in annual giving.  The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a highly collaborative development team.  Muhlenberg College offers an excellent benefit package, including tuition scholarship plans for dependents after two years of service.   Please review the full job description at http://jobs.muhlenberg.edu.  If you find that your background and experience have prepared you for this position, apply by emailing a single pdf including your cover letter, resume and names/contact information for three references to [email protected].  Please be sure that the subject line of your email includes both your last name and “Job #1545.”   Application review begins immediately.  For best consideration, apply by January 21.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.  For additional information about Muhlenberg’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can find the latest updates to the College’s Diversity Strategic Plan at this link:

http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/president/initiatives/diversityatmuhlenberg/