Manager, Campaign Volunteers and Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7114990 (Ref.No. 22O600088)
Posted: October 28, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

Rider University invites applications for a Manager, Campaign Volunteers and Executive Assistant to the Vice President. This individual will serve as a liaison for the Vice President for University Advancement in their role as Rider’s Chief Advancement Officer and serve as Divisional Office and Budget Manager to ensure a smooth operation of the Division.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:

providing all aspects of office support for Vice President;
coordinating major donor meetings with the Office of the President for meetings that include the President and Vice President;
providing guidance and advice for Divisional support staff in the execution of their regular duties;
editing and proofreading correspondence and other material;
budget management;
managing a Campaign volunteer program;
representing University Advancement at special events and act as a liaison for the VP for University Advancement; and
participating in fundraising efforts by managing a small portfolio of prospective major gift donors.

Position Requirements

Associate’s degree
Minimum of 7-10 years working in a complex, multi-divisional organization, preferably within higher education or a not-for-profit environment
3-5 years of experience in budget management
Demonstrated exceptionally strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on internal/external customer service and in-person presentation skills
Strong computer aptitude with expertise in all Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Some experience with database management is a strong plus
Attention to detail and follow-through skills are essential
The ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously is critical

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s degree

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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