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Director of Campus Development – Senior Supervisor (PSU2337)

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Campus Development



Job Summary

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.

Representative Duties

  • 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 Matrix

Level:
Senior Supervisor
Base Description:
– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets
Problem Solving:
– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines
Independence of Action:
– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards
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, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 13
  • Minimum – $86,300.00
  • MidPoint – $107,900.00
  • Maximum – $129,500.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
6+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements