Campaign Associate

Description:

Rice University seeks a detail-oriented Campaign Associate to support the administration and project management of its comprehensive fundraising campaign. Reporting to the Campaign Director, the selected candidate will track campaign progress, manage project workflows, prepare reports, and collaborate across departments to ensure seamless execution of campaign activities. The role also includes providing administrative support to the Campaign Director.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Campaign Project Management:

• Develop and maintain tracking systems for campaign planning activities.
• Monitor project deadlines, identify potential issues, and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare status reports, visual data presentations, and stakeholder updates.

🔹 Administrative & Volunteer Coordination:

• Organize meetings, schedules, and travel arrangements for the Campaign Director.
• Assist in coordinating campaign volunteers and donor interactions.
• Manage internal and external communications related to campaign activities.

🔹 Data & Reporting:

• Analyze and present campaign data in a visually appealing format.
• Update donor and campaign-related information in Blackbaud CRM (OwlConnect).

🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with teams across fundraising, data management, events, stewardship, communications, and alumni relations.
• Coordinate with university administration, public affairs, faculty, and deans.

Qualifications & Requirements:

✅ Bachelor’s degree required.
✅ Minimum 3 years of experience in project management and/or executive administrative roles in an academic, nonprofit, or corporate setting.
✅ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
✅ Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

⭐ 4+ years of relevant experience in project management or executive administration.
⭐ Experience in fundraising, campaign management, or event coordination.
⭐ Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor relations in an academic/nonprofit setting.
⭐ Experience with Blackbaud CRM or similar fundraising software.

Workplace Requirements:

• Hybrid Role – Combines remote and in-office work.
• May occasionally require extended work hours to meet project deadlines.