Title: Assistant Director of Donor Reporting & Stewardship Operations

VP Area: Advancement & Alumni Relations - UMW

Department: Advancement Services

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $53,000 - $55,000

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team an Assistant Director of Donor Reporting & Stewardship Operations. Reporting to the AVP of Advancement Services and Innovation, the Assistant Director of Donor Reporting & Stewardship Operations manages donor reporting, stewardship operations, and related processes that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen donor relationships. This position collaborates with Advancement colleagues, campus partners, and the UMW Foundation to support stewardship activities, donor-funded reporting, recognition programs, and data-driven donor engagement initiatives.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive donor information.
  
• Knowledge of donor stewardship, reporting, and recognition best practices.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with fundraising, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM), or donor database systems.
• Experience in advancement services, donor relations, fundraising operations, stewardship, higher education advancement, or a related field.
• Experience with donor reporting, database management, project coordination, and constituent engagement.

Required Education:

N/A

Required Licensure:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License to operate a University/state owned or leased vehicle.
  

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with Banner or similar enterprise systems.
  
• Experience with scholarship management or stewardship platforms.
  
• Knowledge of fund management and donor-funded reporting.
  
• Experience with graphic design, social media, photography, or video production.
  
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field; or equivalent training and experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.