Director of Development, School of Engineering

Mercer Medicine; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA seeks a dynamic Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising and cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships to advance the school’s growth and impact.

With a focus on coordinating annual giving, campaigns, and major events, the role advances external partnerships and ensures effective communications between the School of Engineering, University Advancement, and supporters. Travel and evening/weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required.
• Two years of marketing/fundraising or related experience required.
• Background in engineering and CRM tools desirable.
• Must have valid driver's license and be insurable for travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement events to foster relationships with external constituents.
• Ensure annual fund and campaign goals are met.
• Plan and orchestrate major alumni/external events and record outcomes in CRM.
• Facilitate communication between external constituents, School of Engineering, and University.
• Travel and occasional evening/weekend work to cultivate constituents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

## Director of Development, School of EngineeringApply: Macon, GA 31207: Full time: Posted Today: 27-155# **Application Instructions:****External Applicants:** Please upload your **resume** on the **Apply** screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the **My Information** page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and load **ALL** documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the **My Experience** application page. Use the **Select Files** button to add multiple documents including your Resume/CV, references, cover letter, and any other supporting documents required in the job posting. The \"**My Experience\"** page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments. ***You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it*.** **Current Mercer University Employees:** Apply from your existing **Workday** account. **Do not apply from the external careers website**. Log in to **Workday** and type **Jobs Hub** in the search bar. Locate the position and click **Apply**.## **Job Title:**Director of Development, School of Engineering## **Department:**University Advancement## **College/Division:**General University**Primary Job Posting Location:**Macon, GA 31207**Additional Job Posting Locations:***(Other locations that this position could be based)*## **Job Details:**Mercer University is seeking a dynamic Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising initiatives and to cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships that will elevate impact, visibility, and resources to expand support for the school's mission and growth.**Responsibilities**:The Director of Development will coordinate fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement events and activities to foster a continuing relationship between the Mercer University School of Engineering and its external constituents (alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and government entities). The primary responsibilities of the job are to (with the Dean of Engineering) encourage the external constituents to partner with the Engineering School/University through their (or organization’s) time, service, and financial support. Specifically, this position is responsible for ensuring the School’s annual fund goal is met each fiscal year, the School’s campaign goals are met, the School’s major alumni/external events are planned and orchestrated successfully, and that meeting outcomes/interactions are appropriately recorded in the University Advancement’s CRM tool. Further, this position is responsible for facilitating communication between the external constituents and the School and between the School and the University so that mutually beneficial partnerships are developed.**Qualifications:**A bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college/university and two years of marketing/fundraising or related experience are required. Candidates with a background in engineering and/or prior experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools are highly desirable. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position does require travel. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in order to build relationships.* Ability to plan and organize meetings and other events in order to successfully engage alumni and friends of the University.* Ability to write or edit proposals, letters and articles for the purpose of soliciting gifts and providing written information to constituents.* Basic knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet applications for analysis and preparation of reports and correspondence.* Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends to facilitate cultivation of constituents, and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position requires travel.* Ability to multi-task in order to achieve goals in a timely manner.**Background Check Contingencies:**- Criminal History- Credit Check- Approved Driver's Check **Required Document Attachments:**- Resume- Cover letter- List of three professional references with contact information**About Mercer University**Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.**Why Work at Mercer University**Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including **comprehensive health insurance** (for self and dependents), **generous retirement contributions**, **tuition waivers**, **paid vacation and sick leave**, **technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance,** and so much more!At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University. For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/## **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40## **Job Family:**Staff Administrative Operations Exempt