The George Washington University • Washington, DC 20022 • Posted 1 day ago
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The Executive Director, Research & Relationship Management at The George Washington University is a key leadership role within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, responsible for overseeing the university's prospect development and relationship management programs. This includes setting the vision for prospect development, guiding research services, and managing a robust relationship management system, particularly in the context of a comprehensive campaign and CRM conversion. The role involves strategic planning, data analysis, team management, and building collaborative relationships across the organization to support fundraising efforts.
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is seeking an Executive Director, Research & Relationship Management as part of the Research and Relationship Management (RRM) team.
DAR is responsible for leading the university’s alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW’s mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.
The Executive Director, Research & Relationship Management is a passionate leader of the RRM management cohort, creating and enacting a formal vision for prospect development at GW. A strategic partner and trusted advisor, the incumbent espouses a dynamic partnership with leadership and staff across DAR. This position oversees DAR’s proactive and reactive research services and robust relationship management system, particularly within the context of comprehensive campaign and CRM conversion: setting the vision for these areas, guiding each program toward best-in-class services, and proactively asking and identifying creative solutions to complex challenges.
The core focus responsibilities of this role are people (team members and clients) and program through leading the development of policies, procedures, and protocols for the development, execution, and management of all research and relationship management activities to orchestrate success. In pursuit of a world-class prospect development program, incumbent:
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not precisely match the preferred qualifications. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. Telework flexibility may be possible.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring Range
$104,536.21 - $151,518.79GW Staff Approach to Pay
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:
Development & Alumni RelationsFamily
Dev & Alumni RelationsSub-Family
Prospect Management and ResearchStream
ManagementLevel
Level 4Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeHours Per Week:
40Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday; Daytime HoursWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
HybridTelework:
YesRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
This search is currently being handled with the partnership of the search firm: Isaacson, Miller (
). Please apply to this posting as well as by contacting Isaacson, Miller at the below link. Please also direct confidential nominations and inquiries to the below link.
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S012860Job Open Date:
06/06/2024Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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