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Job Summary 

Coordinates all development activities for the DuBard School for Language Disorders including coordination with all related university entities, private donors, foundations, government granting agencies, state and local officers, legislators, and elected officials. Works in concert with USM Foundation development staff and the Office of the Dean of the College of Nursing & Health Professions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Researches, writes or co-writes, and oversees grant proposals to public and private funding sources. Facilitates research grant proposals to ensure adherence to guidelines and deadline requirements. Researches potential additional sources of funding both public and private sources.
2. Maintains collaborative relationship between DuBard School and USM Foundation staff to develop concepts for external funding and maximize total gift revenue and plan solicitation strategies.
3. Develops and maintains relationships with donors and prospective donors with understanding and adherence to sensitive/related information as it pertains to HIPAA. Creates monthly schedules of donor engagement, school tours, and attendance at community events. Acknowledges gifts from donors. Completes monthly performance metric.
4. Facilitates the work of the Advisory Board and Finance and Development Committee. Oversees legislation that may potentially impact state and/or federal funding for DuBard School.
5. Develops and facilitates a strategic development plan. Oversees DuBard School’s annual fundraising campaign.
6. Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with one to two years’ experience and/or training.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of foundation and donor cultivation, development, and stewardship, as well as grant writing research practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of state government legislative procedures, practices, and deadlines. Employees of this position are prohibited from disclosing confidential and proprietary information of donors and prospects, the Foundation, the University as well as students and staff of the DuBard School as these are specifically protected by HIPAA. This confidentiality obligation is effective while employed in this position and continues after termination of employment.
• Employee must be reliable, punctual, honest, cooperative, professional, and respectful.
• Must be organized, able to multi-task, and skilled in managing one’s own time and maintaining a high degree of personal initiative. Skilled in timely and effective communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills for dealing with state and local elected officials, students, parents, staff, persons inquiring about services, and other University personnel and departments.
• Skilled in word processing and the creation of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations in one-on-one and large group settings.
• Excellent donor and foundation cultivation, development, stewardship, research, and record-keeping skills, careful attention to detail, as well as a strong understanding of state government operations and legislative procedures. Must have the ability to work before and after normal business hours, including weekends. Must be able to travel or complete overnight stays.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development. Effectively engages and interacts with others to collaborate and provide value-added support that enhances results and team effectiveness.
• Must demonstrate initiative to learn new skills and maintain a thorough knowledge of techniques, procedures, and equipment pertaining to the job.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and discretion when dealing with or communicating confidential matters as they relate to university policy and HIPAA.
• Must be able to type 40 WPM.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of development or similar experience at an accredited university or other comparable fundraising organization, or equivalent professional experience in outside sales. Must have a valid MS driver's license.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.