St. Thomas University

• Creates, edits, and prepares donor correspondence and reports. Materials may/will often be confidential in nature. Composes and prepares routine letters and memorandums from general instructions.
• Produces personalized and customized donor correspondence, on a timely basis. This may include endowment reports and student award correspondence to donors, as well as letters from the President, departmental Chairs and/or directors, and other members of the University community.
• Assists with organization and execution of events, such as the Gala Dinner, Alumni Weekend, and donor-focused and recognition events, among others.
• Coordinates planning-meetings, event venues, programs, and logistics, (i.e. catering, space bookings, entertainment) and oversees mail, digital, and phone invitation/reply processes.
• Researches and maintains (working with the Alumni Officer) biographical and giving-information data, such as addresses, emails, relationships, employment information, recognition details, and philanthropic interests. Compiles statistics, prepares correspondence, and specialized reports, such as briefing notes or proposals.
• Assists with the Advancement Office's stewardship programs, in particular the tracking function, as well as strategies for appropriate gift recognition, the production of timely receipts, donor accountability and next level opportunities, and both internal and external reporting.
• Assists with the development of donor and other reports as required, such as Endowment Reports, the Community Report, Informer reports, Board of Governor reports, and Campaign materials.
• Assists with tactical organization of mailing lists and collateral materials for Direct Mail, Annual (STU) Fund, Phonathon.
• Assists with alumni updates, including regular monitoring of media sites.
• Coordinates prizes and awards, including maintenance of awards website, and organization of annual awards reception.

• An undergraduate degree, plus 5 years of experience or equivalent. Work experience in the fields of project management, data management, or Advancement is required.
• Excellent decision-making skills, including the use of proper judgment when interpreting existing data and supporting documentation.
• Working competency/proficiency with database procedures, and record management systems, including data exporting. Previous experience with Ellucian/Colleague Advancement would be an asset.
• Experience researching constituent biographical information and preferences.
• Experience with social media for friend-raising and fund-raising.
• An understanding of varying types of gift processes, including reconciliation tasks associated with on-line gifts and third-party fundraising.
• Experience in using MS Word and MS Excel, and comfort working with multi-modular database programs and information systems.
• Comfort level with on-line donor and registration systems, e.g. Artez, Eventbrite.
• Demonstrated initiative, and ability to exercise discretion and to work under deadline pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimal direction. Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer service.
• Professional telephone and office manner and strong organizational skills are essential.

St. Thomas University

Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.

Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.

Mission

St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.

Vision

St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.

Salary range: Category A, Level 4, $34,422 - $47,451
Union: Exempt
Term: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (evening and weekend work may be required on occasion)

The closing date for receipt of applications is February 21, 2020. All applications are to be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Candidates are responsible for clearly demonstrating in their cover letters how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward your cover letter and resume quoting competition number ADRC0210-CB, by clicking the Apply Now button. Please note that the selection process may include testing related to the advertised requirements. Candidates will be advised of any testing prior to the interview. Each applicant is asked to provide his/her contact information (preferably an email address) as it is normal practice for all applicants to be contacted when the hiring process is complete.

An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.