Open Date:
07/09/2024
Requisition Number:
PRN39143B
Job Title:
Director, Development
Working Title:
Sr Advancement Director, Student Success
Job Grade:
H
FLSA Code:
Executive
Standard Hours per Week:
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment:
External Posting
Pay Rate Range:
$115,000 to $126,000
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Summary:
The Senior Advancement Director for Student Success Advancement will lead fundraising efforts in support of philanthropic priorities of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, as outlined, and in support of the divisions of Student Affairs, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Undergraduate Studies, Honors College, and the Graduate School.
Reporting to the Principal Advancement Director for Student Success, the senior director will manage a major and principal gift portfolio, identifying new prospects and stewarding relationships to expand the funding for student success initiatives at the University. This position will lead major fundraising initiatives, build annual development plans, and track progress toward goals to expand funding to meet the needs of students across campus.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift donors. Proactively identify new prospects, steward existing relationships, and work to increase overall fundraising efforts in support of the student success priorities of the university.
Manage a small team of development staff, ensuring fundraising team members are trained on priorities, and given the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Collaborate with local and national foundations staff to identify and submit proposals to support student initiatives.
Establish annual development plans and goals for top campus student success priorities, and work with university leadership to develop and update case statements in support of these efforts.
Model a One U advancement mindset by collaborating closely with advancement professionals across campus and maintaining a donor-centric fundraising mindset.
Participate in professional organizations and build a network with peer institutions to raise visibility of the University.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency; eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communications skills required.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Eight or more years of direct fundraising experience in higher education advancement.
Demonstrated experience managing advancement professionals.
Master's degree in public administration, or non-profit management, business administration, or related field.
Type:
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems. Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or protected veteran's status.
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