Associate Director of Development - College of Education & Health Professions
Associate Director of Development - College of Education & Health Professions
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Major Gifts
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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COEHP Director of Development
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Summary of Job Duties:
Join our team and be part of a college thats dedicated to making a real difference! The College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Strategic Plan drives impactful research aimed at improving lives offers transformative learning opportunities for students and fosters meaningful partnerships statewide. Embrace a culture of care that empowers individuals to thrive in all aspects of life. We are currently seeking a dynamic and collegial individual with fundraising success experience with donor engagement and stewardship programs in a fast and complex environment to join our team as the Associate Director of Development (ADOD).Other Responsibilities:
Mission aligned with the Universitys pillars: student success research excellence and employer of choice initiatives
Guided by the highest integrity
Goal-driven as evidenced by persistence and competitiveness to achieve fundraising objectives
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least two years of full-time experience in development sales fundraising or closely related work
- Experience in building donor/alumni relationships with stakeholders and individuals at all levels
- Experience working with volunteers and advisory boards
- Experience with/ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed
- Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with/ability to confidently represent the college and university in a professional manner
- Experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of full-time experience in higher education development fundraising or closely related work
- Experience in major gift fundraising preferably in higher education
- Experience managing data executive correspondence and communications
- Experience with higher education and a university campus culture
- Graduate of the University of Arkansas
- Established network of relationships with donors and prospective donors that will help generate private gift support
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated energy and passion for major gift fundraising the College and the University
- Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them including working with volunteers and senior University administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donors
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills in building relationships with various stakeholders and interacting with individuals at all levels in a professional manner
- Proficient skills with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Superb oral written and interpersonal skills required
- Solid relationship-building skills able to interface with alumni donors volunteers leading faculty administrators and trustees
- Ability to follow-up with prospects and donors
- Ability to set and achieve work goals and work effectively alone and with a team
- Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and fundraising goals
- Ability to travel frequently on behalf of the University and work irregular hours as needed
- Ability to engage with others and execute portfolio activities including:
- Ability to collaborate with development leadership and development directors to create high-level cultivation plans that meet ambitious fundraising goals
- Ability to track manage and prioritize donor cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Ability to strategize write and edit high-quality grant proposals and reports
- Ability to develop and execute consistent communication (reports of contact monthly check-in agendas etc.) with colleagues
- Ability to identify research and qualify new prospects for the portfolio. This role will require the Associate Director to research and build their own portfolio. Within 12 months a portfolio of 125 qualified prospects should be established
- Ability to manage all administrative tasks related to the portfolio including data entry gift agreement review gift acknowledgements and compliance activities
- Ability to work collegially within Division of University of Arkansas Advancement and across university units
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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YesRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
