Director, Development
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Management - Operations
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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IA Development - Cancer Initiatives
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of Development serves as a major gift officer for the University and is dedicated to the cultivation and solicitation of gifts in support of the UAMS mission. The Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor. The Director will maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors which may include alumni patients and friends of the institution. This position includes travel and night/weekend events up to 25% of hours worked. Remote work within an appropriate home office setting is required and the setup of which is the responsibility of the employee. The Director must be a self-starter adept with technology and proficient in both long-term relationship building and closing investments to the institution within a reasonable timeframe. This individual is highly professional and serves as an exemplary colleague representative and community member. Higher education comprehensive campaign experience is preferred. The successful candidate will show proven success in solicitation of numerous major gifts. Exemplary interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to affect favorably sophisticated volunteers and donors. Working successfully and persuasively with medical professionals requires the signature ability to be thorough logical factual and precise in communications - both oral and written. This employee will also work in-person in the advancement office in Little Rock at least 24 hours a week. This position may work remotely within an appropriate home office setting at other times and the setup of which is the responsibility of the employee.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 4 years of fundraising or related experience preferably in raising major and mid-level gifts in an educational or health care setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- CFRE
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving Sitting Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Kneeling Reaching Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
