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George Washington University
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not
be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be
held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Issued: 03/05 FLSA: Exempt
Occ. Cat: 01
Supersedes: Director of Development, The Gelman Library System (Issued
04/01)
Code: 09BB
Grade: 24
Title: Director of Advancement, The Gelman Library
System
Department or School:
Advancement and Alumni Affairs
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To work with the University Librarian and the Associate University Librarian in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation
of major gifts for The Gelman Library System.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works with the University Librarian, Associate University Librarian and the University’s Advancement Office to identify
priority needs for major gift support.
2. Works with the University Librarian, Associate Librarian, and the University’s Advancement Office to identify major gift
prospects related to The Gelman Library System.
3. Works with the University Librarian, Associate University Librarian and the Vice President for Advancement &Alumni
Affairs to establish programs for the cultivation of identified major gifts prospects, including visits by the University
Librarian, Associate University Librarian or appropriate Gelman Library System staff members to social events,
advisory boards and other efforts.
4. Makes personal calls, with the University Librarian or others, to solicit major gifts for The Gelman Library System.
5. Serves as a senior member of the University’s Advancement Office staff and coordinates with other academic affairs
advancement officers on prospect assignments and fund-raising strategy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Administrative supervision is received on an as-needed basis from the Associate Vice President of Advancement, School
Programs. Functional supervision is received from the University Librarian and the Associate University Librarian for
Administration, Development and Personnel with regard to the priority needs for which support is to be solicited.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over the staff of The Gelman Library System Development Unit.
ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing (or a closely related field), or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience is necessary. An advanced degree is preferred.
A minimum of six years of fund-raising experience in major gifts and board development is necessary.
Experience in writing grant proposals is desirable.
George Washington University
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not
be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be
held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Issued: 03/05 FLSA: Exempt
Occ. Cat: 01
Supersedes: Director of Development, The Gelman Library System (Issued
04/01)
Code: 09BB
Grade: 24
Title: Director of Advancement, The Gelman Library
System
Department or School:
Advancement and Alumni Affairs
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To work with the University Librarian and the Associate University Librarian in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation
of major gifts for The Gelman Library System.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works with the University Librarian, Associate University Librarian and the University’s Advancement Office to identify
priority needs for major gift support.
2. Works with the University Librarian, Associate Librarian, and the University’s Advancement Office to identify major gift
prospects related to The Gelman Library System.
3. Works with the University Librarian, Associate University Librarian and the Vice President for Advancement &Alumni
Affairs to establish programs for the cultivation of identified major gifts prospects, including visits by the University
Librarian, Associate University Librarian or appropriate Gelman Library System staff members to social events,
advisory boards and other efforts.
4. Makes personal calls, with the University Librarian or others, to solicit major gifts for The Gelman Library System.
5. Serves as a senior member of the University’s Advancement Office staff and coordinates with other academic affairs
advancement officers on prospect assignments and fund-raising strategy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Administrative supervision is received on an as-needed basis from the Associate Vice President of Advancement, School
Programs. Functional supervision is received from the University Librarian and the Associate University Librarian for
Administration, Development and Personnel with regard to the priority needs for which support is to be solicited.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over the staff of The Gelman Library System Development Unit.
ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing (or a closely related field), or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience is necessary. An advanced degree is preferred.
A minimum of six years of fund-raising experience in major gifts and board development is necessary.
Experience in writing grant proposals is desirable.
