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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Development

Fayetteville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. This role will involve executing fundraising initiatives to support university and college priorities, managing a portfolio of major gifts, and fostering relationships with stakeholders in higher education.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

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

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

FundraisingStakeholder engagementProposal writingMicrosoft OfficeData 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

Preferred

Demonstrated fundraising success in a higher education or non-profit organization

Familiarity with a university campus

Experience supporting and collaborating with academic administrators, faculty, and staff

Familiarity with business analysis in fundraising

Graduate of the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Proven track record of an existing network of relationships with current and prospective benefactors to the College and University

Master's degree from an accredited university

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees