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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00