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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State is currently seeking a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Major Gifts to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting The Smeal College of Business a vibrant intellectual community offering highly ranked undergraduate graduate doctoral and executive education to more than 8000 students from around the world. As a globally recognized business school Smeal offers a world-class education that prepares students to become innovative leaders across all industries. Through our leading faculty and network of research centers and institutes the college is a source of knowledge that influences the business practices of tomorrow. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) you can play an integral role in Penn States future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with the colleges leadership as well as other partners and central development offices this Director of Major Gifts will:

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies;
• Articulate Penn States needs ambitions and values through excellent informal and formal communications including written proposals;
• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts;
• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics.

The successful candidate will also have:

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills required to build relationships with sophisticated and high-net worth audiences;
• The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions;
• A commitment to professional development learning and being mentored.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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The Smeal College of Business

The Smeal College of Business is a top-ranked school that attracts leading minds and offers programs in various fields. Smeals commitment to ethics and diversity is reflected in its national college has become a destination for top educators and researchers M.B.A. and Ph.D. candidates and undergraduates in fields ranging from finance to supply chain management. The Smeal communitys commitment to ethics integrity and sustainability has also made it a leader in higher education and our programs have been recognized byWall Street Journal ForbesandBloomberg Businessweek among others for their excellence and value. A full list of our current rankings and recent achievements is available at private support will be essential as the Smeal College of Business pursues an even more ambitious vision for itself and its students: becoming one of the nations top five public business schools visit .

Penn States Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher educationand philanthropyto shape the public good youll excel right here in Penn States Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers alumni relations professionals communicators event planners financial experts and more there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at and explore the success of our most recent campaign at .

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across all campuses and an online World Campus our 100000 students and 17000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroomits the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: position is based at the University Park campus located in State College Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country with excellent public schools beautiful parks and other natural assets and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: and

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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