Senior Executive Director Development - 530939

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a Senior Executive Director of Development to lead principal gifts fundraising and drive philanthropic strategy across academic initiatives. You will engage with the University's highest prospects and donors capable of $5 million gifts and above, advising university leaders including the President.

This role mentors Gift Officers and shapes major gifts programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with equivalent experience in development, fundraising, sales, communications or public relations.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in development or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead principal gifts fundraising for The University of Alabama.
• Engage with highest prospects and donors capable of $5 million+ gifts.
• Advise University leaders, including the President, in development activities.
• Mentor Gift Officers and shape UA's major gifts program.

Skills

Public relations

Oral communications

Written communications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

PC/Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $115,600 - Midpoint: $161,900 (Salaried E16)

Department/Organization:301105 - Development

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Senior Executive Director of Development leads principal gifts fundraising for The University of Alabama.

Additional Department Summary:The Senior Executive Director of Development for Principal Gifts plays a crucial role in The University of Alabama’s overall fundraising success by working with the University’s highest prospects and donors who have the capacity to make gifts of $5 million and above toward academic initiatives. With a creative, professional, and entrepreneurial spirit, the Senior Executive Director will work with and advise University leaders, including the President, in their development activities on behalf of UA. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this senior leadership role serves as a role model and mentor to Gift Officers throughout the Office of Development.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience; OR Master's degree and eight (8) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Good public relations, oral and written communications, excellent organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to use personal computer for word processing and standard software packages.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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