Director of Development for College of Education Laboratory Schools
Director of Development for College of Education Laboratory Schools
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Director of Development for College of Education & Laboratory Schools
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Director of Development for College of Education & Laboratory Schools
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: DevelopmentFundraising
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the College of Education/Laboratory Schools (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25000 or more made via outright pledged or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators faculty and staff of the College and ISU Laboratory Schools. As appropriate the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State Universitys other colleges and administrative units.
Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents.
Significant travel will be an essential part of the position as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$70000 $86000 Annually
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree
2. At least 1 year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
3. Ability to work in a goalsoriented environment.
4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgement when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
5. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal settings.
6. Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative is necessary.
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
8. Highly motivated assertive and organized.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to work with diverse constituencies including donors alumni faculty staff students and selected corporations and foundations.
11. Ability to complete work under deadlines.
12. Understanding of and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University.
13. Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the ISU College of Education/Laboratory Schools.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
2. Experience working in higher education with preference to experience in an environment that prepares teachers and educational administrators.
Work Hours
Monday Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM; occasional evenings and weekends
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete daytoday work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
May 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Information for Applicants
Erin Watts
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
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Department
DevelopmentFundraisingUniversity Advancement at Illinois State University seeks a Director of Development for the College of Education and Laboratory Schools. Housed within the DevelopmentFundraising department this position is responsible for cultivating and securing major gifts of $25000 or more through strategic engagement with alumni and supporters. The Director will work in close partnership with the Dean and collaborate across the University to advance the Colleges mission and priorities. The role requires frequent travel and occasional evening and weekend activities.
Current Opportunities
Department
DevelopmentFundraisingUniversity Advancement at Illinois State University seeks a Director of Development for the College of Education and Laboratory Schools. Housed within the DevelopmentFundraising department this position is responsible for cultivating and securing major gifts of $25000 or more through strategic engagement with alumni and supporters. The Director will work in close partnership with the Dean and collaborate across the University to advance the Colleges mission and priorities. The role requires frequent travel and occasional evening and weekend activities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
