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Stewardship

The Stewardship Officer works closely with the Development Office within an assigned college or campus and is responsible for the oversight and management of the stewardship program for that assigned college or unit; provides oversight and management for marketing and communications efforts, special events, and programming related stewardship program.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of all aspects of the stewardship program for assigned college or campus
• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to stewardship program; may include writing for print and on-line publications
• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance stewardship activities of assigned college or campus
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs
• Work collaboratively with partners to maximize stewardship success for the University
• Work to engage University partners and community in stewardship activities
• Communicate stewardship objectives and the associated responsibilities to unit director and other internal and external leaders
• Plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards
• Initiate, plan, and manage college programs and special events both on and off campus for the assigned college or campus
• Coordinate endowment management efforts, serve as the stewardship liaison between the individual units and participate in the strategic planning process for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment related inquiries
• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staff

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00