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Title: Associate Director, Major Gifts - New York Regional Office Location: New York, NY, United States Job Description: Job ID: 53137 Department: Alumni Relations & Dev NYC Salary/Grade: EXS/10 **We will be hiring two positions. Target hiring range for this position will be between $95,000-$100,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary The Associate Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift support from a prospect pool of alumni, friends, and family members in the New York tri-state area. This frontline fundraiser will develop and manage a fluid portfolio of prospects through qualification visits, cultivation efforts and customized solicitations that align with prospect interests and financial capacity. This position collaborates with colleagues across Alumni Relations and Development and the greater University, including deans, faculty, program directors, and other University volunteers to plan and execute compelling prospect meetings and solicitations of donors. The candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks. This is an ideal position for someone who is proactive, motivated, able to incorporate feedback, and demonstrates resilience in uncovering prospects to become loyal donors. The role will be based in Northwestern University’s New York Regional Office and will report to the Executive Director of Development, New York. Our office operates in a hybrid model and offers the option of working three days in the office and two days remote. There will be occasional work outside of standard business hours for donor engagement events. This role includes structured professional development through Plus Delta’s Discipline of Frontline Fundraising program, which provides high quality training to strengthen fundamental skills in donor cultivation, solicitation, portfolio management, and strategic relationship building. Additional ARD resources further connect Northwestern policies and processes with the best practices introduced in Plus Delta’s curriculum. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning - Gathers data, assesses leads, and develops strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual prospects. - Maintains consistent and appropriate contact. - Facilitates or makes direct solicitations. - Ensures effective stewardship. Collaboration - Involves moderate- to-high-level collaboration with both internal department partners and moderate level of collaboration with broader University partners to identify & integrate resources to accomplish strategic goals & objectives. Prospects & Gifts - Develops, plans, and implements strategies and approaches to identify, personally solicit, and steadily close major gifts of six-figures or more. - Collaborates with New York Major Gift and Donor Engagement teams and other areas of alumni relations and development, including Schools & Programs and Planned Gifts, to coordinate donor strategies. - Builds a portfolio through discovery and qualification with a target of 40 prospects at a time. Manages portfolio by strategically moving them through the major gift pipeline. - Secures visits with prospects and effectively articulates University fundraising priorities to gauge donor interest and capacity. - Collects and synthesizes information from a wide array of sources to prepare compelling donor proposals that strategically align with donor interests and their full philanthropic capacity. - Oversees and completes associated stewardship activities, maintains up-to-date best practices, and evaluates closed projects. - Gathers, records, and retrieves information about prospects and donors utilizing University’s donor and alumni database, internet, meetings with development staff, faculty, etc. - Prepares contact reports on meetings and interactions with alumni. Events - Supports strategy for regional donor engagement events. - Staff alumni and donor engagement events to advance prospect pool and giving. Administration - Proactive, productive team contributor with a positive attitude and commitment to an inclusive workplace. Offers recommendations to enhance innovation, objectives, and goals. - Demonstrated ability to follow through and take responsibility for outcomes. - Driven by challenging individual and team fundraising goals. - Requires travel throughout the New York tri-state region and periodic travel to the Evanston campus. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher. - 4 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) - Analytical Thinker: Able to analyze a broad set of data and synthesize information into compelling and succinct points. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to being an active listener. Strong interpersonal skills with a diverse group of internal and external constituencies. - Teamwork and Collaboration: Effective team player who understands individual performance drives overall team success and organizational outcomes. - Strategic and Critical Thinking: Organized in planning both short-and long-term goals. Uses logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience) - Experience in development frontline fundraising at a higher education institution or complex nonprofit organization. - Experience with CRM databases. - Experience connecting with prospective donors—or similar audiences—via events and other engagement opportunities. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) - Proven ability to personally solicit and close major gifts and pledges of six-figures or more. - Understanding of New York tri-state philanthropic landscape - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) - Ability to function at a high level within a complex organization. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Title: Program Assistant 3, Medill Location: Evanston United States Job Description: Department: Alumni Relations & Development Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between be range is as be $22.98-$24.77 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary: The Program Assistant 3, Medill School, supports alumni relations and development efforts at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. This position works directly with the Director of Development and Associate Director and provide a variety of programmatic and administrative support. This may include utilizing database software; creating briefings, reports, and fundraising proposals; drafting correspondence and facilitating donor acknowledgements; preparing agendas and materials for fundraiser visits, including travel arrangements; assisting with events; etc. This professional must work collaboratively with other Program Assistants, chief development officers, fundraisers, and other colleagues across the Alumni Relations and Development organization. Please note: This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, up to two days remote and three onsite Specific Responsibilities: Documents & Databases - Prepares materials (reports, briefings, proposals, agendas) for external and internal audiences, including donor briefings, dean briefings, pipeline reports, goal projections, and more - Proofreads materials for spelling and grammar - Creates and maintains standard spreadsheets and/or databases, primarily the donor database. Within the donor database, maintains confidential record files, enters proposal information, pulls reports, tracks gifts, etc. to support the fundraising work of the managers, relevant university leaders, and the school and unit teams as needed - Independently responds to and composes correspondence - Supports stewardship efforts related to administration and acknowledgement of gifts and impact reporting Accounting - Approves appropriate expenses, purchases and reimbursements per budget - Creates and maintains financial records - Prepares forms - Verifies appropriateness and accuracy of charges - Processes and reconciles expenses, accounting transfers, and/or appropriation changes - Updates financial transaction spreadsheets and databases - Processes vendor contracts and payments as necessary Coordination - Organizes and coordinates events which may include creating timelines, scheduling rooms and/or speakers, identifying and confirming vendors, processing contracts, drafting invitations and guest lists, tracking responses, developing day-of materials, staffing events - Coordinates with Medill staff on scheduling, communications, donor contacts, data management and donations - Coordinates complex itineraries involving domestic and/or international travel, etc - Verifies invoices and expense reports; and/or reconciles to budget Contacts - Screens and prioritizes incoming calls and emails - Responds to inquiries, with appropriate prioritization and judgement of both internal and external audiences - Provides basic interpretation of policies and procedures - Researches information to resolve problems or issues Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - A high school diploma or its equivalent along with 2 years of administrative support experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Administrative Support: Ability to provide reliable, detail‑oriented support to ensure smooth daily operations and efficient workflow. Demonstrated skill in coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and handling inquiries with professionalism. Capacity to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and deliver timely assistance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in standard office software and ability to learn new tools quickly. (Microsoft Office Suite and mail merge or similar programs.) Communication Skills: Demonstrated clear and professional verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey information effectively with all stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Interest and experience in journalism, marketing communications and/or education desirable. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues across teams and levels; strong listening skills; customer-service orientation. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas, contribute constructively to discussions, and proactively move projects forward. Ability to seek out information independently, apply sound judgment, and bring practical solutions to challenges. Experience working effectively both independently and in collaboration with others to resolve issues and advance goals. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to stay organized and effective in a fast‑paced setting. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adjust quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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Title: Faculty Services & Law Journals Librarian Location: Chicago United States Job Description: Department: Law Library Faculty Services and Law Journals Librarian The Pritzker Legal Research Center of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a full-time position of Faculty Services & Law Journals Librarian. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Faculty Services & Law Journals Librarian will join a team of experienced reference librarians who provide research support services to the law school and university communities. The Faculty Services & Law Journals Librarian will provide administrative support and strategic direction for the activities, production, and management of seven student-edited journals with a legacy of over 100 years of scholarship. This is a hybrid position, subject to law school and university guidelines and operational needs, that currently permits up to two remote days a week, with standard Monday-Friday business hours. Specific duties of this position include the following: - Coordinates onboarding and initial outreach to new faculty members about library services and resources. - Participates in the faculty-librarian liaison program to provide research support to law school faculty members and consults with the Deputy Director to maintain the faculty-librarian liaison list for the PLRC. - Oversees the Pritzker Research Fellows program, which involves hiring and overseeing student fellows in providing research assistance on short-term research projects to faculty members. - Provides in-person and online reference services, including developing tutorials and guides. - Participates in educational and instructional programs, including class visits to the first-year research program, guest lectures and presentations, and informal programming such as workshops and library tours. - Oversees the publishing enterprise for the seven student-edited journals, including printing and publishing issues, author publication agreements and reprint requests, legal issues involving copyright and licensing content, and licenses with legal information vendors. - Provides direction and guidance to student editors on all aspects of journal production, including but not limited to, board management, production workflow and challenges, student conflicts, author disputes, compliance with policies, and other issues as they arise. - Administers and certifies journal credit during the fall and spring semesters. - Oversees and manages the annual provisional process and write-on process for prospective members with support by the Journals Program Assistant and Deputy Director. - Supervises the Journals Program Assistant in carrying out journal administrative support duties. - Advises journals on sharing communications about published issues, submissions cycles, symposia, and other events with the faculty, staff, and student listservs as appropriate. - Oversees board transitions, monitors journals activities, and provides training and guidance for students to run symposia, meetings, and other events. - In collaboration with the library's Financial Coordinator and Journals Program Assistant, oversees and manages the journals' budgets. - In collaboration with the Deputy Director, creates consistent processes and policies for all journals to best support the overall objectives of the law school. - Oversees compliance of journals and necessary reporting. - Advises on new journals initiatives and other journal-related academic activities, including but not limited to, credit for journals, note and comment academic compliance, and Lowden-Wigmore and Bienen Prizes. - Coordinates hiring, onboarding, and payment of summer clerks with Law School HR. - Facilitates maintenance of and updates to the journals' websites. - Establishes and fosters contacts with other professionals by participating in committee work and activities at Northwestern Pritzker Law, Northwestern University, and professional organizations. Required qualifications: - J.D. from an A.B.A.-accredited institution. - Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school, or related experience and interest in pursuing an M.L.S., or equivalent degree. - Professional experience in an academic law library. - Demonstrated experience with legal research materials, techniques, and strategies. - Strong service orientation and enthusiasm for working with law faculty and students. - Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others in a collegial atmosphere. - Ability to manage and work efficiently on multiple projects and keep track of numerous deadlines. Preferred qualifications: - Experience supervising or advising law students on research projects, in course work, or with other law school activities. - Experience supervising staff members. - Demonstrated experience with Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint and OneDrive, and survey tools such as Qualtrics. - Familiarity with techniques and tools such as WordPress and HTML/CSS in relation to content management systems. The expected annual pay for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. This base pay range is for a twelve-month academic appointment and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Title: Financial Assistant Location: Chicago United States part-time  Onsite Job ID53458 Job Description: Department: MED-Neurology Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89-$24.85 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary: Provides day-to-day financial & accounting support using an advanced knowledge of applicable skills, methods & practices & some innovation, analysis, & reasoning to choose appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete work that includes successive steps & involves some non-routine problems &/or decisions. Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations. Provides administrative &/or clerical support. Specific Responsibilities: Budget: - Maintains & tracks individual budget accounts. - Coordinates annual budget process including tasks associated with the open/close processes. - Updates calendar, spreadsheets, templates & forms; monitors submissions. - Completes reconciliation procedures. - Creates summary reports. - Coordinates &/or provides information for annual salary review process. Analysis, Statements & Reporting: - Prepares account, budget, cost, expenditure &/or funds analysis. - Provides reports to managers/PIs in tracking payment status & notification when balances & activities do not comply with policy, procedures or are inadequately prepared. - Creates reports & queries; reviews for incomplete records, data entry errors, &/or accounting mistakes. - May analyze open encumbrances that are no longer valid & recommend appropriate modifications to ensure smooth processing of financial transactions. Transactions: - Completes & maintains transactions in enterprise systems. - Provides review and oversight of all types of financial transactions some of which may be complex in regard to size or duration of account. - Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy. - Troubleshoots problems. - Performs vendor/account research as needed. - Obtains additional information from or provides instruction & guidance for customers/vendors; corrects or escalates. - Accesses multiple banking systems to process transactions, retrieve information, &/or initiate wire transfers. - Provides financial policy interpretation to determine the validity of customer requests & ensure compliance. - Contacts outside agencies, banks &/or banking systems to obtain clarification of rules &/or regulations. - Enters information into database. Grants &/or Awards: - Provides assistance regarding grant financial administration such as preparing financial information for grant submission. - Completes post award accounting. - Sets-up sub-contracts &/or start-up research accounts. - Modifies grant budgets. - Closes grants. - Approves expenditures on travel, consulting &/or equipment, along with various forms, such as Intra Institutional Vouchers, Requests for Accounting Corrections, the Research Assistant and Scholarship Appointments, &/or payroll adjustments, in accordance with granting agency guidelines & University policies & procedures. - Processes subcontract payments according to rules & regulations of granting agencies. - Reconciles subcontract payments. - Verifies payroll funding entries. - Corrects charges to various accounts. Administration: - Provides excellent customer service, over the phone and in person answering standard questions regarding status of requests, policies and procedures for processing transactions, &/or instructions for completing paperwork. - Instructs & advises regarding options and appropriate courses of action & follows-up inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction. - Provides administrative support in regard to HR matters such as hiring, onboarding, benefits, compensation, etc. - Completes other administrative &/or clerical activities such as organizing meetings; reserving AV equipment. - Coordinates office, lab &/or building repairs & maintenance. - Maintains inventory. Training: - Assists with training of new staff members - Creates & provides financial training on practice, procedure, policy &/or laws & regulations to customers. Supervision: - Supervises or leads temporary, part-time or work study students. - Provides guidance to junior employees. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) - High school diploma or the equivalent. - 3 years accounting &/or bookkeeping or other relevant experience. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) - Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing software. - Familiarity with financial reporting. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.  Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.  Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. #LI-GY2

Title: Program Assistant 3 Location: Evanston United States Job Description: Department: WCAS Chemistry Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry seeks a Program Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a faculty member and their research group. This position coordinates administrative processes and prioritizes, directs, and responds to business matters involving administrative functions associated with education, research, and/or operations. A successful candidate must be calm under pressure and comfortable working independently, responding to evolving priorities, and maintaining professionalism while supporting a busy faculty member and research group. This role requires adaptability, exceptional communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. This position works a hybrid schedule, with some onsite work and some remote work. More information will be discussed during the interview. The target hiring range for this position will be between $21 - $25 an hour which is $41,107 - $48,937 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Specific Responsibilities: - Administrative & Operational Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support for faculty, research staff, and students. Draft and respond to correspondence and maintain organized records and documentation. Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases used to track operational, research, and financial information. - Financial & Compliance Support: Process expenses, purchases, and reimbursements in accordance with budgets and institutional policies. Prepare documentation related to research awards, compliance, and administrative requirements. - Human Resources & Personnel Support: Coordinate hiring and appointment processes for new staff, temporary employees, interns, and research personnel. Track research appointments and manage onboarding, departures, and reappointments in accordance with deadlines. Serve as a liaison between faculty, research groups, and administrative offices. - Coordination, Events & Travel: Manage calendars and coordinate meetings for faculty and research groups. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and registrations. Prepare and submit travel and expense reports in compliance with institutional guidelines. Coordinate and support colloquia. - Student & Research Group Support: Provide administrative support to students and research teams across a range of activities including ordering, shipping coordination, and research safety documentation. Provide support to all group members. Facilitate departures of lab members. Update group website. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - A high school diploma or equivalent required. - 4 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required. Minimum Competencies: - Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree Preferred Competencies: - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. - Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. - Previous experience working in higher education. - Familiarity with Northwestern enterprise systems such as MyHR, NUFinancials, Cognos, CAESAR, 25Live/RES. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. #LI-AS1

Title: Developer Associate Location: Evanston United States Job Description: Department: IT AS App Dev & Ops Salary/Grade: ITS/78 Target hiring range for this position will be between $72,339-$77,312 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary: Efficiently develops, tests, deploys, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software with occasional assistance. Often works collaboratively but may coordinate some low-complexity projects independently. Works directly with analysts and senior team members to design and implement technical solutions ensuring that business needs and requirements are met. Performs basic system integration tasks. Provides estimation for assigned tasks. Please note: Under our current hybrid work model, a minimum of two in-office days with the team are expected per week, subject to change. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning - Collaborates with analysts and users to develop workflows and features. - Assists in all stages of the project, starting from the initial planning stages. Administration - Responds to inquiries and adheres to Northwestern's ITSM. - Creates and maintains software, process, and support documentation. - Communicates, diagnoses, and resolves database and software performance issues. Development - Executes all phases of the SDLC with occasional guidance. - Works with business analysts and stakeholders to determine and document requirements. - Designs databases and data structures. - Develops applications according to specifications from analysts and senior developers to support business requirements. - Completes tier 3 troubleshooting. - Prioritizes assigned tasks. - Escalates issues with vendors as appropriate. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. - No professional experience required. Infrastructure - Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Code Repositories (Git, Subversion) - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook) - SQL/MySQL/Postgres Programming Languages and Frameworks - Java - JavaScript - PHP Analytical - critical thinking - database design/ data structure - Debugging - decision making - problem solving - Troubleshooting Project - Code documentation - collaboration and teamwork - organizational skills - planning workflow development & documentation Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) - Proficient in a modern programming language such as PHP (Preferred), Python, Java, or JavaScript. - Experience with SQL and relational database development. - Experience using Git version control system. - Experience learning new technologies independently. - Strong verbal and written communication abilities. - Ability to think critically and to understand projects from business, customer and technical perspectives. - Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. - Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. - Able to work in a hybrid environment. - Proactively identifies, communicates, and addresses technical problems and opportunities. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack applications. - Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. - Experience working as part of an Agile software development team and/or as part of diverse information systems project teams is highly desired. - Knowledge of current industry best practices in software design and development. - Knowledge of higher education. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) - Experience developing full-stack applications on an application framework such as Laravel, CakePHP, Drupal, Symfony, CodeIgniter, .NET MVC, Django, Ruby on Rails, Spring, etc. Laravel preferred. - Experience writing automated tests for an application. - Experience creating technical documentation. - Familiarity with GitHub Actions. - Familiarity with Terraform or OpenTofu - Familiarity with cloud (AWS) services. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Title: Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts - West Coast Location: Evanston United States Job Description: Department: Alumni Relations & Development Salary/Grade: EXS/12 Target hiring range for this position will be between $120,000-$130,000 per year.. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data Job Summary: This position reports to the Executive Director of the West Coast Regional Office and is located in San Francisco. The Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts is responsible for managing a significant major gift donor portfolio consisting of alumni, friends, and parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Senior Associate Director will manage processes and prospects by building a balanced portfolio through qualifying visits, cultivating prospects, making solicitations that align with prospects' interests and financial capacity, securing commitments, and stewarding current donors. This position collaborates with colleagues across Alumni Relations and Development in Evanston and Chicago as well as with deans, faculty, program directors, and other University leaders to prepare them for prospect meetings and form a plan of solicitation of donors that includes coordinating with other development staff to align prospect passion, financial capacity, giving vehicle and/or identify stewardship opportunities for major donors. Travel is required to Evanston three times a year. This role includes structured professional development through Plus Delta's Discipline of Frontline Fundraising program, which provides high quality training to strengthen fundamental skills in donor cultivation, solicitation, portfolio management, and strategic relationship building. Additional ARD resources further connect Northwestern policies and processes with the best practices introduced in Plus Delta's curriculum. This hybrid position requires three days per week in the office and offers two remote workdays. This position is located in San Francisco. Please note: Must be willing and able to travel and attend events that are held in the evenings and on weekends. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning - Gathers data, assesses leads, and develops strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual prospects. - Maintains consistent and appropriate contact. - Facilitates or makes solicitations. - Closes major gifts for the University ($100K+). - Ensures effective stewardship. Collaboration - Involves high level of collaboration with both internal department and broader University partners to identify common goals and develop and execute strategies to increase integration. - Key partnerships and work involved includes: - Schools and Programs - Gift planning - Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) - Northwestern University Leadership Circle (NULC) - Professional schools (Kellogg, Pritzker Law, and Feinberg) Prospects and Gifts - Builds a portfolio through discovery and qualification of approximately 40+ prospects annually in the region they are assigned to. - Identifies, researches, cultivates and personally solicits major gifts of $100K to $5M. - Requires travel throughout the region and 3-4 annual trips to Evanston. - Partners with other areas of development, specifically Annual and Planned Giving to coordinate contacts. - Researches and develops prospects including up-to-date knowledge on assigned groups and works with other areas of development to coordinate contacts. Volunteers - Interact with volunteers on the West Coast; attend meetings and utilize volunteer help as needed. Events - Act as a strategic partner for the donor engagement team to support and advance long-term event strategy aligned with regional fundraising goals - Serve as a liaison between the donor engagement and major gift teams to enhance event processes aligned with prospect identification, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Administration - Writes correspondence and proposals to prospective donors. - Prepares contact reports on meetings and interactions with alumni. - Updates and maintains prospect management information in the donor database. - Tracks and manages the prospective donor pool to develop reports and monitor program results. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. - 6 years development, marketing, sales or the equivalent experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) - Team Leadership - Inspires, guides, and develops team members to achieve ambitious fundraising goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. - Curiosity and Analytical Thinking - Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and applies data-driven analysis to identify donor trends, uncover opportunities, and inform strategic decisions. - Global/Organizational Perspective - Maintains a broad understanding of institutional priorities and global context, ensuring gift strategies align with organizational mission and long-term objectives. - Complex Problem Solving - Navigates multifaceted challenges with creativity and sound judgment, delivering innovative solutions that balance donor interests and organizational needs. - Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment - Thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to changing circumstances, and consistently delivers high-quality results within tight timelines. - Major Gift Portfolio Strategy & Execution - Develops and manages a portfolio of prospects through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, aligning donor interests with institutional priorities. - Strategic Judgment & Analytical Thinking - Uses data, donor insights, and engagement patterns to evaluate prospect readiness and inform solicitation strategies. - Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership - Works effectively with faculty, development colleagues, and university leaders to advance donor strategies. - Resilience & Self-Direction - Demonstrates persistence, motivation, and adaptability in navigating long cultivation cycles and evolving donor relationships. - Communication & Relationship Building - Builds trust and communicates effectively with donors, volunteers, and institutional partners. - Prospect Discovery & Pipeline Development - Identifies and qualifies new prospects through research, engagement, and relationship development to expand and strengthen the donor pipeline. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in frontline fundraising within higher education, healthcare, or another complex nonprofit environment. - Experience managing a regional donor portfolio or building relationships across a geographically dispersed prospect pool. - Experience collaborating with faculty, institutional leadership, or cross-functional teams to advance donor strategies. - Familiarity with CRM systems used in advancement operations (e.g., Salesforce, Advance, or similar donor databases). - Experience supporting donor engagement events or volunteer leadership activities that contribute to fundraising strategy. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) - Prospect Discovery & Pipeline Expansion - Demonstrates the ability to identify and cultivate new prospects through strategic outreach, research insights, and relationship development. - Donor Strategy Development - Experience crafting individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies tailored to donor interests and giving potential. - Complex Stakeholder Coordination - Ability to coordinate donor strategies across faculty, leadership, and development partners to support successful solicitations. - Fundraising Agility - Adapts engagement strategies based on donor feedback, shifting priorities, and emerging opportunities. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. 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