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University of Arkansas · 22 hours ago

Assistant Director of Development

Fayetteville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a leading institution known for its research and educational excellence, and they are seeking an Assistant Director of Development for Fulbright College. This role involves executing fundraising initiatives, managing a portfolio of major gifts, and building relationships with stakeholders to support the college's priorities.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

In consultation with the DOD, the ADOD will manage their own portfolio, assist with team achievements and support the College’s approved fundraising goals and strategies. Moreover, the ADOD will be responsible for creating and delivering proposals and gift agreements, composing and sending acknowledgements, and overseeing accounting and gift compliance requirements consistent with Advancement Division and University policies, procedures, and practices

Create strong and collegial relationships with the Dean, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Staff of the College and develop a high level of awareness about the College, including, but not limited to, its academic course offerings, research initiatives and achievements, public service activities, and student and alumni demographics

Meet performance metrics: timely major gift proposal delivery, timely completion of Reports of Contact (ROC) with a follow-up “next step” developing solicitation strategies for their portfolio, planning quarterly travel (every three-months basis), and executing travel plans

Develop strong and collegial relationships with Advancement Division team members

An innovative problem-solver and entrepreneurial thinker to help achieve College and campus fundraising initiatives and to enhance and improve all fundraising operations of the College and University

Possess proposal writing and editing skills to create proposals and reports

Effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with colleagues, donors, alumni, and constituents with professionalism, compassion, and representing the College and University in the best possible way

Effectively managing a portfolio, including, but not limited to, consulting and coordinating with the Advancement Division research team to identify, research, and qualify new prospects

Engaging with and involving Advancement and College-level administrators in meaningful donor cultivation and engagement activities when appropriate

Travel the U.S. broadly and work irregular hours whenever needed to achieve fundraising goals

Model professionalism and a successful work ethic to create a work environment characterized by positivity, productivity, collegiality, and accountability to serve the best interests of the College and the University

Perform administrative duties as assigned and adhere to Fulbright College and University Development policies and procedures

Communicate challenges, concerns, and issues that may arise to the Sr. DOD, DOD, and others as appropriate to support the fundraising goals of the College

Build and nurture a “Circle of Safety" for all team members in the College and the Advancement Division

Qualification

Fundraising successStakeholder engagementProposal writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyData managementStrategic planningEvent managementCommunication skillsRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Proven track record of at least two years of experience engaging with external stakeholders in a higher education setting or related non-higher education setting (donors, clients, advisory board members, volunteers, etc)

Experience managing data, executive correspondence, and communications

Experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite