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Annual Giving Specialist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

... of support for Caltech. By strengthening and nurturing the community of people who share and ... confidential information with discretion. * Authentic curiosity about science and technology.

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Undergraduate Admissions Specialist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

... in supporting the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of Caltech's entering first-year and ... Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information ...

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Sports Information Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Under the direction of the Sports Information Director, the Sports Information Assistant plays a supporting role in the operational ...

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EMC Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$97K - $160K/yr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... specialist for the DSA-2000 project. This role will support the Lead Project Engineer and the ...

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Security and Network Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$114K - $156K/yr

Job Summary IPAC at Caltech is seeking a Security and Network Engineer to support the cybersecurity ... Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related ...

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Research Scientist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Willingness and ability to interface and work with specialists who manage large-scale databases and ...

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Electronics Technician

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$27.75 - $32/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... An Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology. * Experience: At least ...

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Research Technician

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$29.75 - $39/hr

... www.caltech.edu), provides science operations, user support, data and archive services, and ... Names and Contact information of 3 professional references Life at IPAC People choose to work at ...

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$39K - $49K/yr

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu The successful ... Provide cleanroom support during vacuum chamber entries. * Will be required to collect, handle, and ...

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General Computing Intern

Livingston, LA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu This position is ... Work with senior staff to provide technical support and assistance to LIGO staff on their ...

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$16.50 - $20.50/hr

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu Job Summary This ... The Business Services Intern will support the Business Services Office (BSO) team in areas ...

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Assistant Director of Stewardship

Pasadena, CA · On-site

... of support for Caltech. By strengthening and nurturing the community of people who share and ... Compile information for and facilitate mass uploads of scholarship recipient, fellowship recipient ...

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Medical Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

About Us Student Affairs at Caltech supports the academic success of students and fosters their ... Guide students in navigating clinic services, including referrals to specialists and community ...

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Annual Giving Specialist

Caltech

Pasadena, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
The purpose of Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR) is to foster a thriving and engaged community of support for Caltech. By strengthening and nurturing the community of people who share and support the Institute's mission and values, we will ensure the Institute receives the necessary resources to achieve our aspirations and advocate for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship in perpetuity.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Annual Giving Programs, the Annual Giving Specialist acts as the central operations hub for the Caltech Fund. The Specialist supports overall business activities across the entire annual giving team, providing administrative support to the Executive Director and fundraisers in addition to program and communications support to the integrated marketing and annual giving team. These duties include but are not limited to schedule management, budget reconciliation, simple research and donor list management, donor stewardship communications, marketing and creative campaign support, and basic project management.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a fast learner with high energy and a proactive attitude, who is comfortable managing and prioritizing a variety of interlocking responsibilities that cross administrative, operations, and communications duties.
Essential Job Duties
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS
  • Provides administrative support to the Executive Director and annual fundraisers, including but not limited to scheduling, technical support, donor visit and calendar management, and management of expense reports and other reporting or documentation needs.
  • Administers the day-to-day activities of the Caltech Fund staff, applying thorough internal knowledge in coordinating the daily activities of the department including managing gift agreement documents, filing contact reports, producing simple proposal and briefing documents, and supporting campus visits.
  • Provides communications support to Annual Giving Director and the integrated marketing team for marketing and communications projects, including but not limited to mailing list or vendor handling for direct mail, email marketing support, basic project management, and publishing updates to social media and the Caltech Fund website at the direction of the content manager.
  • Serves as both the internal and external point of contact for the Caltech Fund, which includes independently addressing, directing, or resolving donor and partner inquiries via email, phone, and in-person interactions using in-depth knowledge of AAR processes and the utmost professionalism. This includes proper handling of information of sensitive and confidential nature.
  • Conceptualizes and plans multi-step donor engagement projects, including stewardship communications and event plans, with minimal supervision.
  • Acts as liaison with campus peers and volunteers, especially students, faculty, and staff who act as signatories on fundraising letters or as the subjects of compelling fundraising stories. This includes management of our online story library and student features.
  • Serves as the team's content manager for AAR's intranet, the "Nucleus," and updates team pages and announcements to AAR on behalf of the Caltech Fund.
  • Updates team publication and appeal record libraries, organizes branded team promotional items, maintains office supply and paper stock, and monitors and distributes department mail, email, and voicemails to the appropriate parties.
  • Acts as liaison with other departments and offices within AAR and the Institute.
DONOR STEWARDSHIP
  • Prepares and analyzes the stewardship report to segment, customize, and send acknowledgment letters, postcards, and ad hoc donor stewardship communications.
  • Partner with the integrated marketing team to improve messaging, design, and format for acknowledgment letters, creative stewardship, and digital donor engagement.
  • Manage operational tasks related to the Caltech Fund Catalyst gift club, which includes managing member statuses in our database of record, sending welcome letters and materials, and overseeing automated stewardship communications and gift confirmations for best results and continual improvement.
  • Oversee and guide various projects related to team success such as identifying and implementing new processes or programs and onboarding new tools to improve team efficiency.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS
  • Maintains and monitors project management software to help track department deadlines as designated by Executive Director to ensure timely task and project completion.
  • Structures online SharePoint Library and shared data drive to help project teams stay organized; propose and implement areas for improvement.
  • Manage event-related logistics such as tracking event budgets, reviewing and executing vendor agreements, and tracking and updating event lists on Advance.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience.
  • Three years or more of progressively responsible administrative, communications, or program logistics experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including outstanding proofreading skills
  • Experience coordinating Outlook and other calendar tools, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel.
  • Ability to set priorities, organize and work with interruptions and thrive in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with absolute deadlines required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Authentic curiosity about science and technology.
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice and adhere to AAR's Guiding Principles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a fundraising or advancement unit, particularly in higher education.
  • Experience with Advance, Blackbaud, Salesforce or similar fundraising or customer databases (CRM tools).
  • Working knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as formulas, tables, and data management.
  • Familiarity with online communications tools such as MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, iModules/Anthology or similar email and web tools, social media platforms such as Meta, and online content management systems such as Wordpress and other Content Management Systems (CMS) and tools.
Required Documents
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter.

Hiring Range
$29.00 - $47.50 per hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
Disability Accommodations
Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.
If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.
Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.

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