Job Competencies
- Strong project/time management skills are essential.
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and
problem-solving skills. Must be detail-oriented, creative, and able
to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with a CRM database, spreadsheet, and word
processing applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word,
and Excel, along with demonstrated comfort in dealing with calendar
programs, social media, and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills,
as well as proofreading ability, are required; must be able to
communicate with a varied University constituency.
- Strong interpersonal and motivational skills; must be a
"self-starter", with the ability to work independently and also as
a member of a collaborative team. Commitment to working in a team
environment is essential.
- Communicate the University's priorities to a broad range of
constituents, including Corporation members and major and principal
gift prospects.
- This position requires occasional travel, and the incumbent
must be available to work some evenings and weekends, including
Brown's annual Commencement-Reunion Weekend.
Preferred Qualifications
- Brown experience preferred.
- Knowledge of event planning with a focus on philanthropy.
- Knowledge of Blackbaud preferred
Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent
upon a successful criminal background check and education
verification satisfactory to Brown.
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover
letter when applying for this position.
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working at Brown here.
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Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-09-17
Job Posting Title:
Parent Giving and Engagement Officer
Department:
Advancement
Grade:
Grade 10
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated
Position Work
Location for each position determines the approved modality
of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and
business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,
hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must
reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is
registered to do business. Brown University is a registered
employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown
University, you must submit a separate application for each
position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed
only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are
not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.
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