Program Manager, Global Advancement
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1335
Location: Tempe,
AZ
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bilingual/multilingual;
global/international experience. - Experience supporting C-suite or executive-level
leaders.
- 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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