Director/Senior Director, Development, UA & University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) University Advancement (UA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Director or Senior Director, Development for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med). This individual will play a pivotal role in soliciting, securing, and stewarding principal gifts in support of UNR Med programs and projects.

The Director or Senior Director, Development, leads major gift fundraising initiatives to meet the financial needs of UNR Med, including scholarships, endowments, planned gifts, expendable funds, and professorships/chairs. UNR Med educational programs, research and other initiatives require support.  The position engages in strategic, personalized interactions with donors, cultivating meaningful relationships and securing support at the $100,000 - $5 million level. The position will lead efforts to engage with and partner with alumni, facilitate the UNR Med Alumni Association, and develop meaningful relationships with current students and alumni. The incumbent will create and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising plan to increase philanthropic support for UNR Med, provide leadership to less senior development professionals both with UNR Med and UA, and actively engage with school leadership. The position reports to the Associate Vice President, Advancement and Campaign with a dual reporting line to the Dean, UNR Med.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit gifts with emphasis on those ranging from $100,000 - $5,000,000 in alignment with the SDO's prospect pool as identified through data analytics.

• Aggressively identify new major and planned gift prospects by developing and executing long-range and short-range strategy, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of making significant gifts

• Manage stewardship

• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to achieve established metrics and monetary goals.

• Independently manage a portfolio of principal gift donor prospects, exercising a high level of independent judgment and expertise in the solicitation process.

• Collaborate with upper-level University administrators, including the president, provost, vice presidents, and deans, during principal gift discussions.

• Mentor junior development officers and prepare senior campus leaders to present fundraising proposals effectively.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of UNR Med's fundraising priorities, goals, and objectives.

Required Qualifications

**Candidates will be hired at the level comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities**

Director

Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of related professional work experience OR

Master’s Degree with two (2) years of related professional work experience.

Related Experience: Successful professional experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components or related experience. 

Senior Director

Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years of related professional work experience OR

Master's Degree with three (3) years of related professional work experience

Related Experience:

• Substantial fundraising experience which includes demonstrable experience with individuals in either a higher education, athletic development operation, sales team, or other profession that required the candidate to uncover prospects, make outreach, and meet face-to-face to cultivate and solicit prospects. 

• Experience with fundraising databases, contact reports, proposal preparation and moves management.

• Experience with a metric-driven, results-oriented environment.

• Experience with face to face solicitations of $100k or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• An experienced development professional with ten years of experience, including experience within academic medicine or healthcare fundraising

• Experience developing and implementing a robust strategic development plan.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

• Frequent local travel

• Occasional out of state travel

• Variable work schedule to include nights and weekends

Compensation Grade

Director – Compensation Grade C

Senior Director – Compensation Grade D 

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by the University.  With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the company's 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments.  It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

About UNR Med - Our vision is to create a Healthy Nevada; our values guide everything we do:

• People are our strength: We prioritize the well-being and development of our staff, students, and community.

• We innovate and improve: We embrace innovation and continuously seek ways to enhance medical education, research, and patient care.

• We serve with integrity: We uphold the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and accountability in all our interactions.

• We succeed with trust and respect: We foster a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration, believing that our collective success is built on mutual support and appreciation.

Join us in advancing philanthropic success and supporting the vital mission of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Become a catalyst for positive change and make a lasting impact on medical education, research, and healthcare delivery.

Contact Information

Search Coordinator, Ashlie Encinias at [email protected]

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Please attach the following documents to your application. 

1)  Resume/Vita

2)  Cover letter

3)  Reference contact information for three professional references

4)  Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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