Description

Founded in 1907, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) is the largest professional organization dedicated to United States history, with a mission of promoting excellence in the scholarship, teaching and presentation of American history, encouraging wide discussion of historical questions, and advocating for history and history practitioners. The organization represents historians working in a wide variety of institutional settings in the public and private sectors in both the United States and abroad. The OAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is an External Agency of Indiana University. The OAH national office and the publication office of the Journal of American History are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages existing relationships with key internal and external partners and cultivates new partnerships with external organizations to advance the mission of the OAH.
• Oversees daily operations of OAH grant-seeking, fundraising, development, and related advocacy.
• Serves as the first point of contact for the OAH-National Park Service relationship and key external partnerships.
• Coordinates advancement-related engagement with donors and potential and current members, and the development of long-term relationships with supporters.
• Coordinates with the Executive Director and OAH executive leadership to identify potential major and planned givers, support cultivation of those relationships, and assist in the solicitation of gifts.
• Executes stewardship initiatives for donors and high-engagement members, and supports donor and member cultivation efforts.
• Develops and manages budgets for fundraising, grants, advancement, and advocacy activities.

General Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives.
• Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus.
• Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources.
• Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component.
• Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions.
• Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Preferred

• Advanced graduate degree in history or a related humanities field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Some experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field
• 2 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a non-profit, higher education, government, or closely related sector

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of membership-based organizations, federal government agencies, and the history profession

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$48,500 - $55,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: Institutional Advancement
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