Associate Director Of Development

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Closing Date:

07/08/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - External Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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 nation's 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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Department:

Director of Development

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

We are embarking on The College of Engineering Strategic Plan "Vision 2035" which fulfills our modern-day land grant mission through public education, improving the quality of life for Arkansans, helping to drive the state's economy, and contributing service and expertise through outreach. The College of Engineering will be the destination of choice that maximizes success, building the premier STEM workforce of the future. We are an entrepreneurial engineering platform that provides a holistic educational experience, generates transformational and relevant knowledge, and grows the STEM workforce for Arkansas and the world. A few of our objectives are to double the number of high-quality engineering graduates at all levels and double research productivity. According to a study by Heartland Forward, "Doubling the number of graduates and research at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville College of Engineering over the next 15 years could add $3.9 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.

The Associate Director of Development assists the development and external relations team in planning and implementing strategies to secure major gifts; maintains a donor portfolio of approximately 120 benefactors who are identified, cultivated, and solicited by the Associate Director; This position reports to the Director of Development of the College of Engineering. The Associate Director works to secure private gift support to meet the fundraising objectives established by the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellor and Dean each year. The successful performance of the position of Associate Director of Development directly correlates to meeting the metrics required for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's 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

• Ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed

• Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills

• 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

• 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

• 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:

• Collaborate with development leadership and development directors to create high-level cultivation plans that meet ambitious fundraising goals

• Track, manage, and prioritize donor cultivation and solicitation strategies

• Strategize, write, and edit high-quality grant proposals and reports

• Develop and execute consistent communication (reports of contact, monthly check-in agendas, etc.) with colleagues

• Consistently identify, research, and qualify new prospects for the portfolio. The initial portfolio will be approximately 40 - 60 principal/co-principal assignments. Within 12 months, a portfolio of 125 qualified prospects should be established

• Manage all administrative tasks related to the portfolio including data entry, gift agreement review, gift acknowledgements, and compliance activities

• A passion for working "on the road."

• 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

• 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 work collegially within Advancement and across all University units

Other Responsibilities:

• Mission-aligned with the University's 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

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR partner

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes