SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Senior Director of Development, School of Health Professions

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Senior Director of Development for the School of Health Professions 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 and principal gifts.

The Senior Director is expected to meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis - including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals - while also leading a team in surpassing these same metrics. 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 principal, 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 and principal gifts to support the School.
• Build and manage a portfolio of high-worth prospects to raise major and principal 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary: $85,600 - $128,000

• 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
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

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 and alumni 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 Alabama Teacher's Retirement System, a generous 5% retirement match in voluntary accounts, and additional RSA benefits. We also provide educational assistance for employees and their families, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB's Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 180000000 Office of VP for UAB Advancement
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift

Salary : $85,600 - $128,000