Director of Development, UNLV University Libraries [R0147464]
Director of Development, UNLV University Libraries [R0147464]
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications forDirector of Development UNLV University Libraries R0147464
ROLE of the POSITION
The Director of Development for the UNLV University Libraries is a fundraising professional reporting directly to the Dean for the University Libraries and to the UNLVs Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement AVP. The Director will be responsible for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals. In coordination with the Dean of Libraries the Director will advance the mission of the Libraries by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful solicitations of major gifts in support of unit priorities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing a donor portfolio of 100-125 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to give $50000 or more to UNLV.
- Initiating and conducting 12-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining philanthropic interests capacity and readiness. Of these visits 30% will be qualification-based.
- Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors.
- Solicit gifts directly working independently or with the Dean of Libraries and other appropriate unit representatives to implement successful solicitation strategies.
- Participate or lead the units strategic planning for short-term and long-term fundraising goals and work with external and internal constituents to promote understanding of fundraising priorities.
- Oversee the stewardship and alumni engagement program including supervision of one administrative faculty position.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the Libraries for donor engagement project strategies and fund management.
- Maintain and continue to build the Libraries Advisory Board while continuing to expand the board with next generation community leaders and cultivating the board as ambassadors in the community.
- Provide input on print and online collateral for donors and work closely with the Libraries Director of Communications to provide input on message look and feel for donor communications.
- Create and manage donor recognition and engagement events.
PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
As a strong partner in research and student learning UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nations fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80000 electronic journals 1.2 million volumes and 1.4 million e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians professionals and staff members.
UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstratesupport fordiversity equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief thateveryone deserves a welcoming inclusive and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women persons of color persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who contribute to diversification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aBachelors Degreefrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and5 years of experience in higher education major gift must be obtained prior to the start date.
- Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity including but not limited to gender ethnicity nationality sexual orientation ability income level of educational attainment and religion.
- Knowledge of the full spectrum of development practice principles and activities gift policies solicitations stewardship donor recognition and administration
- Knowledge of how to work with high-level volunteer committees and the ability to apply this knowledge creatively to specific fund-raising projects.
- Knowledgeable of the ways donors can make charitable gifts including cash appreciated securities real and personal property charitable remainder trusts bequests gift annuities etc.
- Excellent communication skills to express concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing the mission of the campus and the fund-raising goals of the campus and the division
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with the dean faculty administrators community leaders volunteers donors and other staff including people of differing temperaments socioeconomic backgrounds and political/ethical philosophies
- Able to take initiative by making cold calls and getting first appointments with donors and prospects
- Ability to listen carefully to what people are saying and translate their interest and resources into gifts needed by the campus
- Excellent working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel Word Gmail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of library services and programs
- Demonstrated experience working in comprehensive capital campaigns
- Experience with Raisers Edge fundraising system or similar donor database applications
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUSVALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use ourCampus Valuesto guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
This is a full-time 12-month Administrative Faculty position at a Grade C. Minimum salary is $ is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market.For more information on salary ranges please visitUNLV Salary Range.
In addition University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCarddiscounts on and off campus
- Wellness programmingfor all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding programRebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names emails addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin onMonday June 16th 2025.
Materials should be addressed toDirector of DevelopmentSearch Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contactUNLV Libraries Human Resources at or.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition numberR0147464in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application processyour application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at theOffice of Equal Employment & Title IXwebpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance documentis available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names emails addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
