Careers

IAS employees are able to choose between three healthcare plan options for medical coverage. Each option includes prescription coverage and vision coverage. Dental coverage is also available.

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to IAS employees at 1.5X their respective annual salary. Employees are also covered under private short-term and long-term disability plans and have the opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance for themselves, their spouse and children.

The Institute contributes 9.5% of an employee’s base compensation up to the Social Security wage base and 15% of base compensation above the wage base to the IRS cap into a 401(a) Plan. Employees may participate in a voluntary tax-deferred annuity plan into a 403(b) Plan.

Employees are eligible to take college-credit courses that either enhance skills in their current position or prepare them for another appointment at IAS. The reimbursement is 100% of the first $1,500 in tuition and fees and 75% of the remaining costs up to a maximum of $5,250 per year. 

IAS employees are able to earn up to 28 days per fiscal year of paid time off. In addition, employees usually have paid time off on IAS holidays. The Institute's holiday schedule is announced annually and normally includes: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Position Summary 

This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals and support a vibrant community of scholars from around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of technologies and play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for our users

Essential Job Duties

• Technical Support: Provide front-line support for desktop systems (Mac/PC), mobile devices, networked printers, wireless connectivity, VPN clients,email, and productivity software.

• Equipment Management: Assist with tracking IT equipment and accurately logging support requests to maintain up-to-date records

• Physical Setup: Move and set up desktop computer equipment between offices as needed, using a cart or manual lifting.

• Project Participation: Collaborate on IT projects and initiatives as opportunities arise

• Documentation: Help create and update online support resources and documentation for end users.

• Additional Tasks: Take on other duties as assigned to support the IT team’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience troubleshooting either Windows or Mac OS desktop systems.

• Current undergraduate student (freshman, sophomore, or junior) enrolled at an accredited institution

• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.

• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.

• Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and requests.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Available to work at least 8 hours per week during the academic year, within standard business hours (8 AM–5 PM, weekdays). 

• Able to start within one month of offer.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience with a broad range of IT systems and software.

• Mentorship from experienced IT professionals.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic commitments.

• Opportunity for growth—internship may extend into the summer. 

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. 

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For consideration, please apply with a cover letter and resume using this link:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3723200/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Computer-Support-Intern

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Giving provides strategic oversight of all frontline fundraising and donor engagement activities. This role guides major and institutional gift strategies and ensures strong coordination across the giving team. As a member of the Development leadership team, the Senior Director plays a central role in building a robust donor pipeline and sustaining long-term relationships. The Senior Director is responsible for directing and overseeing the work of staff engaged in major gift fundraising and the Friends program. This role provides strategic leadership in portfolio development, cultivation and proposal management to advance institutional priorities. The Senior Director provides supervision, guidance, and support to the major giving and Friends program staff, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution to achieve sustainable philanthropic growth.

Essential Job Duties

Program Oversight (20%)

• Work closely with the Senior Director of Development Operations and the Executive Director of Development to ensure the success of the department.
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to giving officers, setting goals with the Executive Director of Development, monitoring frontline KPIs, and ensuring accountability for fundraising outcomes.
• Foster coordination and alignment across the giving team, ensuring coordination of individual and institutional fundraising activity.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Development Office as a member of the leadership team.
• Support professional development and effectiveness of staff through mentorship, feedback, and training.
• Stay current on Institute priorities, programs, and initiatives to ensure MGOs and donors receive accurate and compelling information.

Fundraising (50%)

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift-level prospects and donors, including qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies using research, analytics, and donor insights.
• Prepare, edit, and present donor-facing materials including proposals, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Coordinate donor visits, meetings, and events in partnership with the Executive Director of Development and Institute leadership.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of prospect and donor interactions, proposals, and stewardship activities in the development database.
• Serve as a primary fundraising liaison for designated constituencies (e.g., geographic regions, programmatic areas, or affinity-based groups).
• Maintain currency regarding IAS faculty, scholars, and institutional priorities.
• Represent the Institute at cultivation events, site visits, and special programs, with travel and evening/weekend work as required.

Friends Program (30%)

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the Friends of the Institute program to strengthen engagement and philanthropy. Friends engage in the IAS community with an annual contribution of $2,000 or more.
• Plan, organize, and manage Friends programs, events, and committees.
• Serve as Secretary for the Friends Executive Committee, coordinating meetings and preparing materials.
• Cultivate and steward Friends members to encourage repeat and increased contributions.
• Integrate the Friends program with overall fundraising and donor engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years  management experience.
• Ten years experience in development.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all matters related to the Institute’s Development programs and all matters requiring sensitivity and discretion.
• Proven strong writing and project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work productively as a team member.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with flexibility and detail orientation.  Able to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet short deadlines.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Flexibility and detail orientation.  Able to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet short deadlines.
• Experience working with donors, creativity and ability to develop donor strategies.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to efficiently accomplish work, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Raiser's Edge, email marketing, and online giving platforms.
• Experience in an educational or research institution.
• Experience with individual donors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Development Coordinator
• (2) Director, Major and Planned Giving

Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds across campus for various needs.
• Travel is required.
• Evening and weekend work are required.

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. 

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

The anticipated pay range for this position is $165,000 to $175,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and an employee assistance program.

For consideration, please provide a cover letter with your resume using this link: 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3696926/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Senior-Director-of-Development-Giving

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.