Job Description
SummaryServing as the manager of departmental relationships, events, and communications for constituencies in the Purdue Convocations sphere, manage the day-to-day functions, service, and implementation of relationship delivery systems for the department, and serve as the primary departmental contact with key strategic partners.Who We Are at Purdue University:When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degreeA minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience such as: experience in external relations/fundraising functions, annual fund campaign design/management, gift processing and acknowledgment, donor stewardship and communications, advisory board management and operations, corporate and trade solicitation and fulfillment, special event planning and execution, customer service and support.In select circumstances, an equivalent combination of substantive demonstrated work experience featuring directly related skills and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. For example, an associate’s degree and 6 years of experience or a high school diploma/GED and 8 years of experience.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
This position requires periodic physical/on-site duty during evenings and weekends, in conjunction with special events, meetings, performances, and activities, as assigned.Exceptional interpersonal skills in written, phone/screen, and in-person contextsAdvanced customer service experienceAbility to navigate complex social contexts with ease and poise
Experience