Director of Development & External Relations

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Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Bowen School of Law of Job Duties:The Director of Development & External Relations reports to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School. The Director is responsible for raising money within the identified priorities at the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law emphasizing managing a major giving portfolio. This position will primarily focus on growing major gift production through ongoing identification qualification cultivation and solicitation leading to productivity toward reaching Centennial Campaign goals. Measurable metrics will include but are not limited to face-to-face visits with prospects and successful major gift solicitations.

All fundraising initiatives will be discussed with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine if they meet the fundraising priorities of the School of Law and the University. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience:

• A bachelors degree is required;

• Three (3) or more years offundraising/developmentor transferable administrativeexperience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• A graduate degree in Communications or Marketing;

• Understanding of large complex decentralized public institutions especially those with a legal focus or public universities; and

• Demonstrated record of ability consistently to set and achievehigh standards for exceptional work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine appropriate fundraising priorities for the School of Law and University;

• Develop and refine fundraising efforts to increase support to provide new resources for faculty and students in the form of Centennial Campaign priorities such as endowed professorships fellowships and scholarships building and equipment funds student success funding and unrestricted funds;

• Develop and manage a dynamic major gift ($10000level) portfolio of donors and prospects meeting regularly with prospects to assess giving ability cultivate relationships solicit gifts meeting school and university priorities in the major gift range;

• Identify prospective donors with the support of the prospect research arm of the UA Little Rock Office of Alumni and Development through community networking and referrals from key stakeholders;

• Perform a minimum of five meaningful face-to-face visits weekly linked to an approved portfolio of major gift donors and prospects;

• Meet with prospective donors personally to qualify them as major gift prospects;

• Driving will be required to visit donors in Central Arkansas and elsewhere and to attend events off campus;

• Prepare proposals presentations and resulting gift agreements;

• Regularly document meaningful contacts reports in the donor management system to capture key details such as donor preferences interests giving patterns and personal anecdotes that preserve an understanding of the donors motivations and interests;

• Develop detailed goal statements and engagement plans for prospects leading to gift solicitations for potential major donors consistent with established needs and priorities of the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law;

• Help develop recruit and engage the Alumni Board of the Bowen School of Law to ensure these volunteer leaders are involved in helping to reach fundraising goals and serve the school with their time and considerable expertise;

• Plan organize and execute fundraising events as approved by University Administration and the Dean of the Law School;

• Provide leadership and vision of staff responsible for alumni engagement and annual giving;

• Participate in a weekly production meeting with University private gift production staff to inform a broader community on key fundraising initiatives at the Bowen School of Law and to help with continual collaboration toward reaching overall campaign goals;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously;

• Knowledge of successful institutional development and legal development strategies and practices.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Maura Webb Chief of Staff

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 Financial Credit Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry

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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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving Standing Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes