<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) and exercising a high level of independence, the Assistant/Associate Director is responsible for a wide range of fundraising support initiatives and activities. The Assistant/Associate Director of Development Initiatives plays a pivotal role in defining, establishing, and maintaining best practices in support of the objectives and key results of the six units reporting up to AVP. Specific responsibilities include: lead, plan, direct, manage, and execute a variety of complex projects; prepare (editing and writing) and manage complex proposals, presentations, or other deliverables; manage university and department interactions on behalf of the AVP; coordinate interactions with senior development and university leadership; oversee unit-based stewardship in consultation and coordination with central stewardship staff; serve as executive editor on behalf of the AVP; collaborate on events; provide administrative oversight including supervising the program coordinator and preparing and organizing meeting agendas; and coordinate inter-unit communications and activities. Participates in the identification of funding sources, initiatives and strategies. Manages the strategic planning process and oversees progress toward achieving project goals and culture shaping action plans. Conducts research, analyzes data, and identifies and summarizes trends. Develops and prepares high-level reports. Serves as a liaison with other university departments and reports out on projects at meetings and events. Individual will be hired at the Assistant Director or Associate Director level depending upon experience.</p> <p>Required Skills & Abilities</p> <p>1: Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects independently, proactively, creatively, intuitively and on-time. Proven team player with skills to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines from senior leadership in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work product.</p> <p>2: Strong written/oral communications skills and proficiency in communicating appropriately with multiple constituencies. Demonstrated organizational and research capabilities, and strong attention to detail.</p> <p>3: Commitment to an inclusive workplace.</p> <p>4: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skills with database software and reporting tools. Ability in learning and teaching new technologies.</p> <p>5: High level of professionalism, judgment and integrity. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.</p> <p>Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:</p> <p>Fundraising experience in higher education.</p> <p>Weekend Hours Required?</p> <p>Occasional</p> <p>Evening Hours Required?</p> <p>Occasional</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Leads key projects that advance university fundraising goals and overall department priorities. Sets and ensures quality standards for each project. 2. Communicates project vision, strategic direction and expectations to team members and stakeholders. 3. Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and devises contingency plans. 4. Develops best practices for project execution and management. 5. Serves as critical resource to other administrative units. 6. Maintains a high level of knowledge of priorities relating to special/critical initiatives, and serves as a content resource to development colleagues and other fundraising units. Promotes opportunities for communicating fundraising needs to those who work with potential donors. May interact with donors and prospects, as appropriate. 7. Outlines, drafts and edits a wide-range of written materials on behalf of development leadership and senior staff. 8. Serves as an advisor and, where appropriate, staff support, to campaign related initiatives. Provides strategic advice on project campaign planning and implementation. 9. May provide strategic and operational guidance to school/unit development operations. 10. Manages staff, as appropriate. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>04/07/2026</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Professional</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>NON</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Development</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Assistant Director of Development Initiatives (ungraded)</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>0.00 - 0.00</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>