Job Vacancies
Director of Development for Major Gifts
Date: November 1, 2007
Deadline: Until Filled
Department: The Performing Arts Center
Description: The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, SUNY seeks an experienced development professional to fill the position of Director of Development for Major Gifts. The successful candidate will provide leadership in all aspects of fundraising for this dynamic cultural institution including major gifts and oversight of annual fund campaigns, corporate sponsorship, and planned giving and will develop and manage a significant portfolio of major gift prospects, planned endowment and annual gifts in support of artistic initiatives, educational programs, and capital needs. The position works closely with the Executive Director, the Board of The Performing Arts Center Foundation and the College’s Office of External Affairs and Development.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of senior development experience with specialization in major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Candidates should have superior communication and writing skills along with a high level of personal motivation and creativity. A proven track record in major gifts, capital and endowment campaigns, and annual fund development is essential, as well as knowledge of prospect research and an appreciation for the performing arts. Salary: mid-$80s to mid-$90s with excellent benefits. When applying, include job code PAC.110107 on subject line and/or cover letter along with resume to:
Aaron Sanders
Affirmative Action Officer
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Fax: 914-251-5977
Human.resources@purchase.edu
Associate Director- Annual Giving
Date: March 13, 2008
Deadline: Until Filled
Department: Performing Arts Center
Description: We are seeking a fundraising professional with a passion for the arts and strong annual campaign experience to serve as Associate Director of Development for Annual Giving for Purchase College’s Performing Arts Center, a four theater complex which is a major professional, non- profit presenter. The Associate Director is responsible for the implementation of the annual campaign.
Required: The desired candidate will have five years experience in managing direct mail and grants. Database systems expertise is required. The successful candidate will also have experience with phonathons and corporate sponsorships, and must demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Salary range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
To apply please reference job code PAC.031308 on subject line and/or letter of application along with resume, writing sample and three references to:
Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Fax: 914-251-5977
human.resources@purchase.edu
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer
Receptionist
Date: August 18, 2008
Deadline: Until Filled
Department: Performing Arts Center
The receptionist is the initial contact person for all visitors contacting the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. It is the responsibility of the receptionist to provide professional, courteous, and effective service. The receptionist interacts with the general public, staff members, students, and the campus community.
The receptionist welcomes all who contact The Center, greets and directs visitors, handles incoming calls, processes incoming and outgoing mail, and performs general administrative duties that may include, but are not limited to, word processing, copying, filing, and general monitoring of the appearance of administrative offices.
Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office machines is required, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills and effective decision-making capability. Applicants must be detail-oriented, dependable, outgoing, and personable, with a strong desire to work in a service-oriented capacity. Business-office experience a plus. This is a part-time position. Please send cover letter and resume to coni.guhl@purchase.edu.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer