Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences

Department: University Advancement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $90000 - $94000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA09-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

Position closes April 27 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply using the link: Summary

The University of Oregon (UO) is a flagship public research university known for its collaborative culture innovation and commitment to student success. Located inEugene-a vibrant nature-rich college town-UO serves more than23000 studentsand continues to grow its impact through academic excellence research and community engagement.

University Advancement plays a vital role in supporting UOs mission by building meaningful relationships and securing philanthropic support. Through partnerships with alumni and donors worldwide the university advances scholarships academic programs and transformative initiatives.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual heart of the University of Oregon encompassing a wide range of disciplines across the humanities social sciences and natural sciences. As the universitys largest and most academically diverse college CAS playsa central rolein driving research fostering critical thinking and delivering a comprehensive liberal arts education. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and student success the college prepares graduates to address complex global challenges while advancing knowledge and discovery.

Position Summary

As the Director of Developmentfor the College of Arts and Science you will play a key frontline fundraisingroleadvancing philanthropic support for the University of this role you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects focusing on gifts in the $100K range and lead all aspects of the donor lifecycle-from identification and qualification to cultivation solicitation and stewardship. You will partner closely with colleagues across University Advancement and academic units including the College of Arts and Sciences to align donor interests with institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic impact.

You will serve as a highly collaborative and externally facing representative of the university regularly engaging with donors alumni and role requires frequent travel and proactive outreach to build relationships and advance giving conversations.

This position is ideal for a motivated fundraiser who enjoys being in the field building connections and executing strategy. You will contribute to broader development planning efforts while personally driving results and helping grow a strong pipeline of future major and leadership gift donors.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Three years of professional frontline fundraising experience or five years combined experience in development and in a closely related field such as corporate sales.

Professional Competencies

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and successfully solicit gifts or close complex deals
Strong organizational and portfolio management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively across a complex organization
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
Ability and willingness to travel frequently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education development
Experience working effectively with volunteer boards

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

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