Sourcing of equipment, supplies and special purchases is also the responsibility of the Director of Advancement Services. This involves knowledge and selection of appropriate purchasing procedures, preparing, filing, following up on all associated requisitions, purchase orders, related paperwork, vendors, and maintaining detailed hardware, software, license agreements, and other information. The highly public nature of the duties of the Director of Advancement Services require good communication skills which will be frequently tested. Advanced understanding of office methods, procedures, practices, and bookkeeping or accounting knowledge. An understanding of the relationships of these policies and procedures to those of the University as a whole is critical.
Computer literacy is highly important.
Knowledge of a wide variety of software is of significant importance, with the ability to train users in the most effective use of this software. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures with minimal guidance. The ability to share ideas and convey them in an efficient manner is mandatory, as is the ability to work with other departments on the Campus in the interpretation and enacting of these policies and procedures. Ability to organize, train, and motivate staff particularly in the gift entry and biographical maintenance functions of the fund raising system. Ability to supervise and ensure the accurate processing of gifts and pledges and ensure processing deadlines are met.