7 assistant professor of practice jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Development Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Development Communications provides essential support for WPI's advancement communications, stewardship, and content development efforts, enabling the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, to lead strategic storytelling that inspires philanthropic investment. This role assists with donor communications, impact reporting, stewardship materials, proposal support, and digital content while managing administrative and project coordination responsibilities. The Coordinator helps ensure WPI's donors, prospects, and alumni receive compelling, accurate, and timely communications that demonstrate impact and deepen their connection to the university. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities in...

JOB TITLE Senior Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations leads WPI's comprehensive donor stewardship strategy, ensuring every philanthropic investor experiences exceptional recognition, impact reporting, and ongoing engagement that deepens their connection to the university and inspires continued support. This senior leader designs and executes stewardship programs that demonstrate gratitude, communicate impact, and build lasting relationships with donors across all giving levels-from first-time annual fund supporters to principal gift investors. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, the Senior Director ensures stewardship is strategic, personalized, and seamlessly integrated with broader advancement...

JOB TITLE Leadership Giving Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Leadership Giving Officer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is pivotal in driving the advancement of our institution's fundraising ambitions. This dynamic role is dedicated to strategically expanding our donor base by engaging with high-net-worth individuals and fostering their journey toward making substantial financial contributions at the leadership-giving level. The officer will be instrumental in bolstering the Institute's capacity for securing leadership gifts by managing a robust portfolio of potential donors, from identification through cultivation to the final solicitation stages. JOB DESCRIPTION Prospect Development and Identification: Proactively identify, assess, and engage high-net-worth individuals as prospective leadership gift donors. In partnership with Advancement...

JOB TITLE Major Gift Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will partner with faculty and the Advancement team to grow the culture of philanthropy with alumni at WPI. The MGO's portfolio will concentrate on Undergraduate and graduate alumni. This position is based in Worcester, MA. WPI is seeking an entrepreneurial major gift officer who will utilize proven practices and new ideas to engage and re-engage with alumni as they take the major gift program to new heights. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Leadership Giving, the MGO will partner closely with faculty, Institute leaders, and Advancement colleagues to cultivate donor relationships, engage alumni, and increase overall financial support at this critical time in WPI's history. The ideal candidate will have a passion for applying their donor-centered individual giving...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Advancement LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Advancement provides essential administrative and project support to the Associate Vice President of Advancement and the Assistant Vice President, Leadership & Planned Giving, enabling effective leadership of WPI's revenue generation functions including major gifts, principal gifts, leadership annual giving, planned giving, and foundation relations. This role manages scheduling and logistics, coordinates communications and meetings, supports donor cultivation activities, prepares briefing materials, and serves as liaison between the AVP and development staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The Coordinator ensures smooth operations supporting the AVP's portfolio management and team leadership while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment. This position...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic program. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Advancement Operations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Advancement Operations leads the operational infrastructure that enables WPI's advancement program, ensuring excellence in gift processing, database management, prospect research, reporting and analytics, compliance, and technology systems. This senior leader creates efficient, accurate, and strategic operations that empower fundraisers to focus on donor relationships while providing the data, insights, and tools needed for success. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement Operations and Engagement, the Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, drives continuous improvement, leads technology strategy, and ensures advancement systems support both campaign completion and long-term sustainable growth. This role requires deep technical...