Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: | 119984 |
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Title: | Associate Director of Development |
Functional Title: | Associate Director of Development |
Category Status: | 33-Exempt Regular |
Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
University Authorized FTE: | 1.00 |
Unit: | VPUR-Development |
Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland seeks two dynamic and creative Associate Directors of Development to cultivate and solicit individual donors for the Clark School’s initiatives and priorities. Reporting to the Clark School’s Director of Development, the candidates will apply knowledge and understanding of the University of Maryland and the Clark School of Engineering, its traditions, programs, needs and priorities to the development process. The Associate Directors will represent the Clark School of Engineering to internal and external audiences while working with members of the university community to advance our mission. They must be able to persuasively discuss academic and research programs, needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers. The Associate Directors of Development will be assigned to support the major gift activities of multiple departments and/or programs and geographic areas outside of the metropolitan Washington, DC, area. Each candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift prospects with the objective of discovering, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts from $50,000 – $1M+ and developing a strong portfolio of supporters. These individuals are expected to partner effectively with Engineering faculty and leadership as well as volunteers, acting as a liaison to department chairs and center/program directors for fundraising strategy. The Associate Directors will monitor all prospect contacts in their assigned departments to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations. They will advise department chairs on volunteer engagement and alumni relations, including the departmental advisory boards. They will organize, assist with, and attend programming and event activities for the Clark School of Engineering and the university as appropriate. The Associate Directors may take on special fundraising projects within their assigned academic departments and units, as approved by the Director of Development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The Associate Directors will report to the Director of Development and work with them on donor strategies and fundraising goals. They will attend and may facilitate, in areas of expertise, specialized training and professional development sessions with deans, directors, faculty and staff, and volunteers. These positions require time out of the office to meet with prospective donors and travel is expected for approximately 50% of the time. Local and national travel are expected and some nights and weekends are required. Hybrid work is permissible within University and unit guidelines which are subject to change. |
Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: Exempt Benefits Summary |
Minimum Qualifications: | Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Additional Certifications: | |
Additional Information: | The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off ; Tuition Remission ; Health , Dental , Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits ; Family Care ; and more . Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. We are hiring two Associate Directors of Development. Salary Range is $95,000 – $110,000. This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs. |
Job Risks | Not Applicable to This Position |
Physical Demands | Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to use standard office equipment and keyboards. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel will be required. |
Posting Date: | 03/15/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 04/05/2024 |
Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. |
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