Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Associate Director, Direct Marketing & Participation, Annual Giving leadership, and other internal partners, lead the day-to-day management of our Student Calling Program.
• Provide direct supervision of approximately 35-40 student employees within the WashU BearLine Student Calling Program.
• Ensure relevant recordkeeping, timekeeping, compensation, and other appropriate HR processes are followed in accordance with UA and WashU policies and standard operating procedures.
• Champion, and grow the internal culture of the Student Calling Program and ensure WashU’s BearLine is an exceptionally positive experience for both our students in the room and our alumni on the phone.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Student Ambassadors.
• Ambassadors are expected to define and exhibit WashU’s unique culture of philanthropy and serve as advocates for WashU and University Advancement.
• Coordinate Ambassador training, coaching, and performance oversight. In collaboration with student leadership, translate culture and formal responsibilities into gamified incentive and recognition programs. Partner with UA colleagues to facilitate professional development events, informational sessions on WashU updates, unique networking with/access to university leaders, etc.
• Coach and empower Student Ambassador Managers to carry out the program’s goals and objectives. Advise and support Shift Leaders to drive the BearLine Student Calling Program culture and to help identify our areas of growth and areas of strength. Regularly solicit and document feedback from Student Ambassadors; develop recommendations for continued growth and enhancement of the Student Calling Program.
• Design shift schedules and manage tasks and special projects delegated to Student Ambassadors. Seek to facilitate and fulfill staff and donor requests as directed. Ensure Operational Teams are organized and successfully carrying out their scope of work; provide insight and develop solutions to help remove roadblocks as necessary.
• Execute calling, texting, and other communication strategies to engage alumni and other constituents.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit advancement/development/fundraising, alumni/donor relations, or a field requiring the application of similar skills including marketing, sales, program/project management, etc.
• A desire to work collaboratively with colleagues. Comfortable facilitating the work of teams and individuals, including peers, students, and volunteers. Ability to relay detailed instructions and provide or solicit feedback.
• Committed to professional growth and remaining informed of annual giving, higher education, and other industry trends and best practices.
• Comfortable and nimble in learning new software systems, processes, and protocols.
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of University Advancement programs and the activities of the department. A desire to play a meaningful role in the university’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to education and research.
• Willingness to accept feedback, direction, and coaching.
• Experience managing a phonathon program and/or serving as a student caller is highly desirable.
• Experience using database, website/online form solutions, and other software platforms. Familiarity with VanillaSoft, VidYard, Workday, or ClickUp.
• Understanding or awareness of nonprofit operations, annual giving fundraising, and direct marketing/persuasive marketing and communication strategies.

Benefits

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/