Director, Advancement Services External Affairs
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Saint Mary’s University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
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Management
Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 78724 - 101455 CAD Yearly
CAD
78724.00
101455.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director, Advancement Services – Advancement & External Affairs
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Halifax, NS Other Management Full-time
Date Posted: February 27th, 2026
Posting
Department: Advancement & External Affairs
Type of Employment: Permanent , Full-Time
Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 7 ($78,724 - $101,455 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Director, Advancement Services to join our Advancement & External Affairs team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageDefined Contribution Pension planVacationPersonal daysFlexible WorkplaceProfessional developmentHoliday closureSummer hour scheduleEmployee Transit EPass through Halifax TransitJob Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Vice President, Advancement & External Affairs, the Director, Advancement Services will:
Leading a team of 3-5 staff members, develops Advancement Services' operational and strategic plans, stressing the value of technical consistency and its role in realizing maximum effectiveness that will lead to engagement and philanthropic opportunities.Consults and builds relationships with internal and external clients, while seeking input from all clients in the development of solutions and approaches to support Advancement success related to gift administration, information management, systems implementation, software services and support.Coordinates, consults, and decides with respective University leaders on the implementation and integration of new technologies that will complement Alumni Engagement and Development programs across the university.Represents Advancement in ongoing information sharing and system integration initiatives throughout the University. Makes decisions on information flow between various faculties and administrative departments. The Director has data custodial and security authorization privileges.Oversees the development and compliance of and authorizes various security roles spanning multiple systems. Ensures Advancement staff are working within the confines of the University Responsible Computing Policy and Advancement policies.Ensures that all information dissemination from Advancement Services adheres to all privacy guidelines including PIPEDA and the Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy Act as it relates to data extracted from our records database. Works with other Advancement staff and other university departments to develop policies and procedures surrounding such activity.Directs and oversees staff in the production of reports, statistics, metrics and official data submissions. Provides strategy and expertise related to various datamining and predictive modelling initiatives which have a direct link to fundraising, communication and marketing initiatives.Advises and strategizes on the best approach to provide reports/data. Must have knowledge of which data elements to select, and where in the system particular data is stored. Knowledge of supplemental systems may be required for advanced extractions.Assigns tasks and/or delegates responsibility to ensure a smooth workflow process within Advancement Services and reviews and implement process changes where necessary.Analyses, advises and negotiates complex requests for adhoc reports, data requirements for internal and external sources, and official report submissions to Stats Can, MPHEC, Maclean's Magazine and Affinity Partners.Ensures and oversees compliance to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies and guidelines as they relate to all Advancement business activity.Accountable for ensuring all gift accounting best practices are adhered to, and any new processes that are identified are worked into day-to-day operations. These practices must conform to accepted accounting practices and be legally compliant.R…
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