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Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the Office of University Advancement. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the successful candidate will assist in the development, management, and implementation of the Annual Giving program. This position will seek annual financial support from the University's alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and other community constituents. Other responsibilities will include the management of all direct mail campaigns that provide annual support for the University; creating, managing, and maintaining all Annual Giving printed materials and online content; managing and maintaining Annual Giving data including reports, prospect lists, mail lists, volunteer board rosters, and the Annual Giving calendar; introducing strategies to increase involvement and build relationships with all University constituencies; representing CNU at major University events; and promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Advancement Office.

A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree is required. The successful candidate must have substantial experience working in a fundraising environment and volunteer management; budgetary experience; computer proficiency in Microsoft or similar applications including e-mail; ability to work evenings and weekends; ability to work collaboratively; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; excellent customer service skills; ability to manage several annual campaigns simultaneously; and be detailed-oriented. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in higher education or large non-profit organizations working on fundraising campaigns.

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in The 376 Best Colleges: 2012 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience -- great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. A "student-first, teaching-first" community, CNU is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia and enrolls 4,800 students. Academic programs at CNU encompass more than 80 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University has recently completed nearly $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus, generated nearly 9,000 applications for a freshmen class of 1,200 and has been named one of the top 10 "up and coming" liberal arts schools in U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges guide. For further details and information about Christopher Newport University, visit the University's web site at http://www.cnu.edu.

To apply, send a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Director of Equal Opportunity and Faculty Recruitment

Assistant Director of Annual Giving Search

Search #7313

Christopher Newport University

1 University Place

Newport News, VA 23606-2998

Or mlmoody@cnu.edu

Review of applications will begin on February 8, 2012. Applications received after February 8, 2012, will be accepted but considered only if needed. Criminal history background check required for finalists.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.