Director, Office of the Vice President Operations at The George Washington University

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is seeking a Director, Office of the Vice President (OVP) Operations. DAR is responsible for leading the university’s alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients and other friends. Our goal is to advance GWU’s mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of OVP Operations plays an integral role in helping to ensure that efforts across the university and division, relative to GW’s top donors and prospects, are coordinated. This position works closely with key internal stakeholders and occasionally with high-level external stakeholders, and requires a high level of judgement, attention to detail, customer service, organization, and ability to multi-task and prioritize. The Director should be able to work with a high degree of independence and have the ability to learn quickly. The Director liaises with key university offices, including the Office of the President and Office of the Board of Trustees, to ensure high-level coordination on behalf of DAR. This includes managing the Project Coordinator, OVP, who handles the leadership request and scheduling process. The position requires a thorough understanding of donor and prospect backgrounds and strategic movement, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The Director also supports presidential strategy and coordination for top prospects on behalf of DAR, including the execution of leadership travel and presidential salon dinners. Excellent communication and editing skills, both written and oral are necessary. A strong understanding of event and meeting planning is preferred.

Job Duties:

• Oversees leadership travel for DAR, including prioritizing donors and prospects for visits with the Executive Director and Principal Gifts team, coordinating and conducting outreach to donors and prospects, developing itineraries and briefings, and managing logistics.
• Plans presidential salon dinners in key markets, collaborating with colleagues in DAR and University Events to determine audience and coordinate logistics.
• Manages the Project Coordinator, Office of the Vice President, providing oversight for the leadership request, scheduling, and briefing process.
• Reviews, and at times writes, briefing materials in advance of meetings with the President, Provost, and Vice President.
• Acts as DAR’s secondary liaison to the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and Office of the Board of Trustees to ensure high-level communication and coordination.
• Drafts and edits written communications on behalf of the President and Vice President, as requested.
• Supports the Vice President by providing project management for her portfolio of donors and prospects in coordination with Research and Relationship Management

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in increasingly responsible development/alumni positions desired. Prior GW work experience is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and project management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and perform well under pressure. A high level of discretion and professional demeanor. High level of proficiency in key components of Microsoft Office suite of products is desired.

Hiring Range

$88,562.15 - $128,379.87

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Development & Alumni Relations

Family

Administration

Sub-Family

Administrative / Operations

Stream

Management

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Yes

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S013368

Job Open Date:

10/18/2024

Job Close Date:

12/31/2024

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.