Assistant Director of Donor , Principal Gifts - University Advancement
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Donor Experiences primarily reports to the Senior Associate Director of Donor Experiences. This position will manage our Chancellor hosted sporting events, including briefing packets and will support our leadership initiatives, donor experiences and programing.
LocationSAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
Scheduled Hours37.5
Job Description PrimaryDuties & Responsibilities
- Plans and implements sporting events (Cardinals, St. Louis City and Blues) hosted by Chancellor Martin. This includes collaboration with SEUC, PST and fundraising teams to, as well as coordination with the Chancellor’s office.
- Leads creation of comprehensive briefing materials to prepare the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Provost and senior advancement colleagues for all sporting events.
- Provides assistance to the Principal Gifts Donor Experiences team with event-related activities including but not limited to reserving event space, overseeing data for invitation lists, coordinating and supervising mail house projects, creating timelines, establishing logistical plans, securing speakers, creating seating plans, printed materials and event talking points.
- Supports the university’s leadership initiatives, including Philanthropy Forward, Harris Awards and Frick Initiatives.
- Assists the Principal Gifts team in implementing highly-personalized donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
- On-site event logistical support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location /Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
EducationRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional LicensesNo specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work ExperienceRelevant Experience (2 Years)
Driver's LicenseA driver's license is not required for this position.
SkillsNot Applicable
Preferred QualificationsNo additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred QualificationsNo additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred QualificationsNo additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
More About This Job- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of Advancement Programs and the activities of the department.
- A desire to play a meaningful role in the University’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to education and research.
- Ability to work successfully with administration, faculty, alumni, parents and volunteers as appropriate.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex organization.
- A desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across development offices, as well as independently.
This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $49,700 - $58,000.
SkillsCommunication, Detail-Oriented, Email Software, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Interactions, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Quickly, Listening Comprehension, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Relationship Building, Salesforce (Software), Task Organization, Task-Oriented, Time Prioritization
GradeG10
Salary Range$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually
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