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Program Manager, Global Advancement

Company:
ASU Foundation
Job Location:
Category:
Development and Fundraising
Type:
Full-Time

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R1335

Location: Tempe,
AZ

Program Manager, Global Advancement

The Program Manager, Global Advancement is a key member of the
Foundation Initiatives team and works as a strategic partner with the Chief Global Advancement Officer of the ASU Foundation.
Responsibilities are focused on driving operational excellence, leading day to day workflow management, while ensuring alignment across
global and regional teams, central support functions and senior leadership. The role plays a critical part in translating strategy into
execution - supporting high-impact initiatives aimed at advancing ASU through leveraging philanthropic resources and activating our global
and regional donor pipeline.

Success in this position requires strong project management, executive-level communication, and the
ability to proactively anticipate needs, connect efforts across teams, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, high-visibility
environment.

What you'll do:
  • Drive end-to-end project management in partnership with the Chief Global
    Advancement Officer, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, clear timelines, accountability, and timely execution across a complex
    portfolio of initiatives.
  • Proactively anticipate leadership needs, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities in advance of
    meetings, deadlines, and key engagements.
  • Support planning and execution of high-level engagements, including executive
    visits, donor meetings, and global events, ensuring seamless coordination and experience, as well as high-impact executive
    communications.
  • Assist with coordination and alignment global and regional advancement efforts, serving as a central
    connector across geographically distributed teams (e.g., U.S. regions, Asia, MENA, Europe) to ensure consistency, communication, and
    progress toward shared goals as directed by the Chief Global Advancement Officer.
  • Manage executive meetings and operations,
    including preparing agendas, pre-reads, and briefing materials for 1:1s with the ASU Foundation CEO and senior university leadership; ensure
    clear documentation of decisions, action items, and follow-through.
  • Partner with central support functions (e.g. global
    corporate advancement, communications, operations, etc.) to advance cross-functional initiatives and ensure seamless
    execution.
  • Establish and maintain operational systems and workflows that improve efficiency, transparency, and consistency
    across global advancement activities.
  • Oversee and manage the Chief Global Advancement Officer's external presence, including
    social media and select stakeholder engagement and communications, ensuring a high standard of quality control and alignment with
    institutional priorities and voice.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What you'll need:
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives.
  • Adept at
    navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and
    global regions.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Proven problem-solver and
    ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and
    responsibility, including confidential prospect information.
  • Ability to represent the institution well, including upholding
    our commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion by identifying areas to increase diversity of prospect and donor
    pool
  • Advanced computer skills that include significant knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,
    PowerPoint), and donor fundraising databases
  • Accomplished oral and written communication skills, and effective presentation
    skills, with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Ability to manage fiscal operations and resource
    development.
Relevant qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, and a minimum
    of two years of professional working experience in higher education and/or fundraising related experiences or equivalent combination of
    education and experience.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Bilingual/multilingual;
    global/international experience.
  • Experience supporting C-suite or executive-level
    leaders.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package,
    including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
  • 22 days of
    vacation time
  • 11 holidays, including your birthday
  • Parental leave
  • Significant tuition
    reductions
  • Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look
    across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
  • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation
fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide
resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our
community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.

At the ASU Foundation we value

Character
We prioritize character and
integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.

Service

We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our
efforts are impactful.

Innovation
Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and
solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.

The ASU Foundation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer

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