ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DUE DILIGENCE

Req #: 232347

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 2 days in office, 3 days of telework

Posting Date: 03/19/2024

Closing Info

Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,916 - $7,917 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~) Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted fully by 4/1/2024

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission-with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact-guides everything we do in University Advancement (~~~/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( ~~~/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The Prospect Development team has an exciting opening for an Associate Director of Due Diligence. This is a full-time, permanent position

The Associate Director of Due Diligence oversees University Advancement's due diligence process for evaluating reputational risks pertaining to potential donors, gifts, grants, volunteers and other University relationships. This position implements research policies and procedures to meet the risk assessment needs of fundraisers, central development partners and the University Gift Acceptance Committee.

What You Will Do: Conduct due diligence research (75%)

• Manage and conduct due diligence research to assess risk related to accepting large gifts and grants, especially those directed toward high-visibility naming.
• Analyze information from public sources to produce clear and effective due diligence reports for internal audiences, including executive-level staff.
• Develop and implement workflow processes to continually monitor and assess risk from potential gifts and the University's association with prospective and existing donors.
• Serve as a crucial partner to fundraisers working to secure private support for the University by providing timely information to aid in assessing potential risk.
• Capture and safeguard strategic due diligence data consistent with industry best practices and organizational objectives.
• Uphold University Advancement's diversity, equity and inclusion vision, values and actions by bringing an equity lens to risk assessment.

Program development and management (20%)

• Design a seamless continuum of development due diligence processes and products.
• Create and oversee processes that acquire data from vendors and other external data sources related to prospects and funds. Work with teams that integrate the data and train colleagues in best practices related to vendor products.
• Independently analyze and assess new vendor products and serve as point of contact for selected vendor products.
• Promote consistency and a broader understanding of due diligence processes and policies through detailed documentation.
• Assess the continual learning needs of the University Advancement community around due diligence. Design and implement trainings and other learning opportunities to meet these needs.
• Advise the Senior Director for Prospect Development on strategic planning and resource allocation for the prospect development team.

Other duties as assigned (5%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in advancement/development, risk assessment, due diligence or related field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

• Experience performing risk assessment, due diligence or prospect research.
• Experience leading projects with competing deadlines and tight turnaround times.
• A strong sense of ethics and ability to maintain high confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to drive change management strategies with stakeholders and partners, including, but not limited to, securing buy-in and managing feedback.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and verbal and written communication skills, including communicating effectively with executive-level staff.

What You Can Expect:

• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
• Hybrid office/telework arrangements are available.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

#UWUAJOBS

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.