Stewardship Officer, Donor Relations & Special Events

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is currently seeking a Stewardship Officer to support the Office of Donor Relations and Special Events (DRSE). As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the University's core values, with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission: equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/resources. The University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations' own ongoing work in these spaces: raise.psu.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

Reporting to the Director of Stewardship and working closely with central development offices, as well as other partners, this Stewardship Officer will:

• Provide stewardship support for central business units and the Office of Principal Gifts;
• Work collaboratively with offices across the Division and the University to coordinate acknowledgements for gifts to central allocations;
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications;
• Provide support to DRSE's Events Team including creating and maintaining event registration websites, maintaining event response lists and reports, and inventorying and organizing supplies;
• Provide general support to central offices who are key stakeholders in donor stewardship (e.g., Student Aid, Student Financial Services, Bursar, and Registrar);
• Troubleshoot inbound questions through shared inbox and help desk.

This position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Penn State Development software systems (eSteward, AWA Advance) is preferred. The successful candidate will also have:

• Attention to detail;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across twenty-four campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom-it's the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings

Penn State is a diverse and exciting institution that embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engages all individuals to help them thrive: equity.psu.edu

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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