Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Job ID:21777
Location:10 Brookline Place West,
Brookline,
MA 02445
Category:Development/Fundraising
Employment Type:Full time
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Associate for Operations & Strategic Planning is a unique position that works closely with the Associate Vice President of Operations & Strategic Planning, who is manages the Prospect Research, Administration, and Fiscal & Regulatory Management teams, to execute strategies that will enhance the performance of the Philanthropy office and increase fundraising revenues to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills and an acute attention to detail. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.
Embody Dana-Farber's Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication.
Dana-Farber is currently in the quiet phase of its campaign the largest and most ambitious fundraising effort in the Institute's history; one that will serve as a catalyst, enabling the Institute to change the landscape of cancer medicine and, ultimately, eradicate the disease.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Resume and cover letter required with application submission.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Requirements
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management Responsibilities:
Administrative Responsibilities:
Leadership Responsibilities:
Other Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to Associate Vice President of Operations & Strategic Planning. This position provides leadership for other team Assistants and may have minimal supervision of an occasional temp/intern but will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisor. However, due to the nature of the tasks, this position requires sound and independent decision-making on a variety of day-to-day issues. Sound judgment is essential for dealing with Institute donors, trustees, senior staff, colleagues, and confidential information.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required, with 2-3 years of relevant experience in a professional setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The applicant should be poised, mature, and professional, prepared to work with a variety of personalities including Institute staff, physicians, trustees, and key donors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expertise with numbers and Excel spreadsheets, as well as strong proofreading skills are necessary. The candidates should be detail oriented, have superior organizational skills, and be able to manage and prioritize a variety of projects at once. They should be resourceful, proactive, and thorough, and have a focused, self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently and as a member of the team. Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office products are absolutely necessary, including Office 365, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.
PATIENT CONTACT:
No.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office setting. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
* To protect the health and safety of our patients and staff, in person donor visits and travel are on hold and will resume in accordance with Institute guidelines.
DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
We're stronger together.
In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity anddiversityofeveryindividualwithin our community. Ourcollective voices - donors,volunteers,staff, and patients alike - allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed tobeinga place ofinclusivity,belonging,and change, these are our core values.
DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks' vacation time in addition to 9 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities.*
*All benefits subject to Institute changes
We're hiring! Learn moreabout working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
Brookline,
MA 02445
Category:Development/Fundraising
Employment Type:Full time
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