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The Director of Campus Development strategically works with the Office of University Development and Commonwealth Campus locations in the efforts to encourage and increase participation and annual support of funds for the University; facilitates, manages, and promotes alumni relations and development programs to benefit the campus or unit and its surrounding communities; manages the fundraising efforts for donors and prospects at their assigned campuses, including annual receipt and commitment goals; provides professional guidance and leadership in identifying and executing strategies that are most likely to be achieved through private philanthropy.

• Direct and manage giving and advancement programs at one or more Commonwealth Campus locations
• Manage and promote alumni relations and development programs to benefit campuses and communities
• Develop and execute plans for evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of a portfolio of prospects for annual gifts; travel to visit donors
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities, including grants, scholarships, and major gifts
• Manage, assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Establish and steward relationships on behalf of Commonwealth Campus fundraising with university staff, administrators, and executives
• Manage all strategic advancement initiatives in coordination with the Campus Chancellor; manage and promote events to enhance the philanthropic culture for the campus and university including recognition ceremonies, receptions, and engagement activities
• Build and maintain relationships with volunteers, donors, committees, and boards at designated Commonwealth Campuses
• Establish plans to solicit philanthropic support from alumni, friends, parents, local corporations, and regional foundations
• Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling fundraising materials, including brochures, newsletters, social media content, direct mail, and personal solicitations
• Develop and manage marketing strategies to promote fundraising campaigns and initiatives; leverage data and insights to enhance messaging and target fundraising efforts effectively
• Oversee the efforts of other staff ensuring all initiatives and expectations are carried out and goals are met
• Manage one or more Campus Board of Advisers
• Supervise and mentor staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00