Advancement Programs Officer, Sam Fox School - University Advancement

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 Position Summary Washington University seeks an advancement professional to join University Advancement in the position of Advancement Programs Officer, Sam Fox School. University Advancement strives to advance the institution’s mission by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends. With the 2025 public launch of the With You Campaign, WashU is ambitiously pursuing solutions to the world’s greatest challenges—to make a more promising future for all. The Sam Fox School— which includes art, architecture, and the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum— is uniquely positioned to advance these campaign themes as a leader in art and design education. The Advancement Programs Officer will report to the Executive Director for Advancement, Sam Fox School and will cultivate the engagement of alumni and community members with the School through volunteer, recognition, and annual giving opportunities. The officer will collaborate closely with Special Events and Annual Giving colleagues and will help develop and execute programs and events designed to engage donors and alumni with the School. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Engage Sam Fox School Volunteers Manage the Sam Fox School Eliot Society Committee, including coordinating the group’s meeting programming, related events, and agenda planning. Support and track volunteer recruitment and the pipeline for leadership roles on the Sam Fox School National Council and Kemper Art Museum Art Collection Committee; manage volunteer terms and track giving. Recognize and Engage Donors in the School Events Develop and execute recognition programs for alumni and friends (e.g., Awards for Distinction) and engagement events (e.g., alumni receptions, Eliot Society events, Kemper Circle events, reunions) in collaboration with Special Events colleagues. Develop event objectives and outcomes; set event follow up/next steps for attendees in coordination with strategy and gift officers. Develop event programming and messaging, draft event invitations and program materials, and produce videos, if applicable, in coordination with Advancement Communications, Special Events, the Sam Fox School communications team, and external partners. Drive Annual Giving Support for the School Partner with colleagues in Annual Giving Programs to support the University-wide annual giving strategy and create opportunities for donors to support the Sam Fox School Annual Fund. Support annual gift renewals through work with gift officers, strategy officers, and volunteers. Drafting and/or editing school-specific messaging for solicitations, renewals, and annual Eliot letters. Support annual giving days and giving challenges by drafting messaging, coordinating with the School communications team, and coordinating with gift officers and strategy officers to identify donors. Utilize GiveCampus for volunteer engagement and giving. Liaison with the respective school/program’s Marketing and Communications team to support advancement-related news stories, social media, and other content. Support Team Operations Facilitate Days of Engagement, campus visits, and meetings for key prospects and volunteers in coordination with the Executive Director of Advancement and strategy officer. Support the development of budgets for unit activity. Support the creation and implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, OKRs, etc.). Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Job Location Normal office environment Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Equipment Office equipment Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. Preferred Qualifications Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness. Operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization. Grade: G11 Salary Range $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis