Posted
6/10/2021
Job Title:
Development Associate
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Catholic Theological Union
5416 S CORNELL AVE
Chicago, Illinois
60615
https://ctu.edu/jobs-at-ctu/
Description:
Be inspired by a mission-driven organization that prepares future leaders for the Church. Join our team of passionate and committed professionals working together to advance Catholic Theological Union (CTU), a graduate school of theology and ministry in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. No two days will ever be alike.
The position of Development Associate reports directly to the Director of Development and is a key member of the Institutional Advancement team. The Development Associate assists with annual, targeted fundraising goals, particularly in stewardship, operations and reporting. This individual will help build, maintain and analyze the donor database, oversee gift acceptance and acknowledgments and reconcile financial transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, commitment to teamwork and mutual respect among the school’s departments and the overall CTU community.
Catholic Theological Union is one of the largest, independent, Roman Catholic graduate schools of theology and ministry in the United States with a diverse and international student body and a variety of academic and pastoral programs at the masters and doctoral level.
For full job description, visit our website above. Please email cover letter and resume to Carmen Salas, HR Specialist, at csalas@ctu.edu.
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Ability to understand and work with a complex donor database, eTapestry preferred
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Word-processing knowledge, facility with Excel
• Strong personal relationship skills
• Demonstrates personal integrity and commitment to ethical principles
• Sensitivity and appreciation for working in a Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry
• Strong commitment to development and philanthropy and capability of generating enthusiasm for this responsibility
• Ability to represent and communicate the mission and programs of CTU
• Organizational abilities, solid judgment, ability to prioritize, possesses foresight, initiative, creativity, flexibility, attention to detail
• Disposition for teamwork and flexible interaction
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Bachelor’s Degree
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