Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Development Specialist II
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	J Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum
Overview	Founded in 1966 as the Rutgers University Art Gallery, the Zimmerli Art Museum is located on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, one of the United States’ highest-ranked, most diverse public universities. With a permanent collection of more than 60,000 objects and an active program of changing exhibitions, the Zimmerli plays a dynamic part in the academic and cultural life of Rutgers and central New Jersey. The Zimmerli is free and open to the public, and offers an array of in-person and digital opportunities to engage with art of the past and the present. As part of the beloved community of Rutgers University, the Zimmerli Art Museum is committed to upholding diversity, equity, access, and inclusion as guiding principles for the museum’s operations, exhibitions, collecting, programming, and outreach.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Development Specialist II for the Zimmerli Art Museum. This position supports fundraising and stewardship of donors, alumni, museum members and friends of the Zimmerli Art Museum. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Staffs the Zimmerli Advisory Board, provides assistance with grant reporting and proposals, strategizes, manages, and implements annual membership plan and membership benefit fulfillment including events, and provides administrative support for the development office, including drafting donor acknowledgement letters. Performs professional work that requires knowledge of grant applications and reporting, event implementation, donor cultivation and stewardship, including updating and tracking donor lists and credit lines for exhibitions and programs. Fields donor and member related inquiries and requests. Manages all aspects of donor/member related events.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55416.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	68958.000
Annual Maximum Salary	82500.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree. Two years relevant work experience in a professional setting.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent written and communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; highly diplomatic. Understanding of Advancement, organization, coordination, facilitation and/or reporting principles and practices necessary. Enterprising and creative self-starter. Ability to multi-task, work quickly when necessary, self-directed with strong problem-solving skills and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications	B.A. or B.S. preferably in Art History, Marketing, English, or Business. Previous experience in advancement, membership, or marketing function at a cultural institution or non-profit. Experience with grant proposal process and reporting. Preferred experience in non-profit fundraising, knowledge of membership marketing and audience development practices.
Equipment Utilized	Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet required and ability to navigate customized databases. Comfortable setting up Zoom meetings and Webinars. Familiarity with MailChimp, Paperless Post, InDesign, and Project Management software is a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May need to do some light lifting of materials for events and able to stand for long periods of time for receptions.
Special Conditions	Some evenings and weekends required.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2821
Posting Open Date	10/27/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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