Senior Director of Development I, Collat School of Business

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Senior Director of Development I for the Collat School of Business who has excellent fundraising skills and knowledge in creating development strategies for complex projects. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals, corporations and foundations for major gifts.

The Senior Director I is expected to meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis - including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals. The incumbent must be able to function as an integral part of a team in designing and implementing successful fundraising programs which include annual giving, planned giving, and major and mid-level gifts to maximize philanthropic support for the School.

This position will also lead and direct a staff of development and alumni professionals assigned to the School. This position will report to the Associate Vice President for Development and coordinate his or her daily activities with the Dean and other University officials.

Travel is required for this position.

This position is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Dean, Department chairs and faculty to identify potential sources of private gift support and develop appropriate strategies to generate major gifts to support the School.

• Build and manage a portfolio of high-worth prospects to raise major gifts from multiple donor groups (corporations, foundations, alumni, and community).

• Manage an overall strategic vision for the development and alumni office including developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans as well as hiring and coaching/developing all team members.

• Foster a culture of philanthropy and collaboration within the school community through outreach, education, and engagement.

Salary Range: $89,880 - $146,055

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field

• Minimum of seven years of higher education fundraising or related experience required

• Minimum of three years of major gift experience with demonstrated success

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conceive, plan and implement fundraising programs which focus on building internal and external relationships

• Ability to lead and mentor a development staff while also successfully meeting performance metrics

• Advanced knowledge of foundations

• Advanced board management

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience in higher education

• Strong organizational, process and planning skills

UAB Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB's voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB's Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.