Purdue Research Foundation

Non-profit Organization Management201-500 employeesWebsite

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Open Roles

Purdue Research Foundation is a non-profit organization management entity with a workforce of 201-500 employees. The foundation currently has three open positions available. Purdue Research Foundation is actively seeking qualified individuals for the following roles: * **Digital Campaigns Project Specialist:** This hybrid position, located at the Purdue For Life Foundation, focuses on supporting digital campaigns across email marketing and digital fundraising platforms. Responsibilities include executing email campaigns within Salesforce Marketing Cloud, coordinating timelines, and analyzing campaign data. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in digital marketing or a related field. * **Operations Associate I:** This on-site position within the Finance department at Purdue Research Foundation involves processing Accounts Payable, managing the JP Morgan Paymentnet system, and assisting with various accounting tasks. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, with college coursework being preferred, along with one or more years of office experience. * **Senior Development Officer:** This on-site role is with the Purdue for Life Foundation in the Development department. The Senior Development Officer will develop and execute plans for fundraising, with an emphasis on major gifts. Key responsibilities include securing major gifts, supervising development staff, and developing advancement programs. A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of fund development experience are required. The positions utilize a variety of technologies and skills, including: * **Digital Campaigns Project Specialist:** Salesforce Marketing Cloud, digital fundraising, email marketing, project management, audience segmentation, data analysis, communication, problem solving, collaboration, HTML, CSS, quality assurance, testing tools, campaign performance, crowdfunding platforms, and online auctions. * **Operations Associate I:** Confidentiality, judgment, communication skills, work ethic, and Microsoft Office. * **Senior Development Officer:** Philanthropy, fundraising, communication skills, relationship building, organizational skills, time management, problem solving, decision making, confidentiality, initiative, supervisory skills, creative thinking, data analysis, advancement communications, financial knowledge, and alumni relations. The Purdue Research Foundation offers a hybrid work environment for the Digital Campaigns Project Specialist, allowing for work on-site in West Lafayette, Indiana up to 3 days per week. The Operations Associate I and Senior Development Officer positions are on-site. **1. What benefits are offered to employees at Purdue Research Foundation?** Eligible employees receive 10 paid holidays per year and can accrue up to 22 vacation days annually. Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans are available, with a 10% employer contribution and immediate vesting. Additionally, employees have access to a Health Savings Account, employer-funded preventative dental and vision insurance, and tuition discounts at Purdue University and Purdue Global. **2. What are the education requirements for the Operations Associate I position?** A HS Diploma/GED is required. College coursework is preferred. **3. What experience is required for the Digital Campaigns Project Specialist position?** A minimum of 2 years experience in digital marketing, content, consumer marketing, advertising, or a related field is required. **4. What are the requirements for the Senior Development Officer role?** A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in fund development, including the solicitation of major gifts, are required. Experience managing or supervising professional staff is preferred, and experience in higher education is also preferred. **5. Where are the job locations for the available positions?** The Digital Campaigns Project Specialist and Senior Development Officer positions are located at the Purdue For Life Foundation. The Operations Associate I position is at the Purdue Research Foundation.