What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development, Student Affairs position at University of Pittsburgh?
Oversees development of a program, plans, and activities to create and execute a comprehensive development plan achieving new and recurring contributions to a school, foundation, program, and/or group. Manages a portfolio of major gift donors and strategically builds fundraising prospects. Assists leadership in facilitating a comprehensive communications plan and with development strategies.
PAE-University Development
The Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) at the University of Pittsburgh is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and stakeholders, supporting the University's mission in education, research, and healthcare. We invite you to become a pivotal part of our team as the Director of Development, Student Affairs.
In this role, you will serve as the integral part within PAE's Individual Giving, Schools and Centers department, reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Include
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Development Director
Job Family
Philanthropy & Engagement
Job Sub-Family
Major & Principal Gifts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$85,000-$95,000 Annually
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
PAE-University Development
The Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) at the University of Pittsburgh is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and stakeholders, supporting the University's mission in education, research, and healthcare. We invite you to become a pivotal part of our team as the Director of Development, Student Affairs.
In this role, you will serve as the integral part within PAE's Individual Giving, Schools and Centers department, reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Serve as the primary liaison between PAE and the Division of Student Affairs.
- Oversee all fundraising activities supporting Student Affairs, leveraging central resources and fostering collaboration.
- Partner closely with the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and other division leaders on development, alumni relations, and donor stewardship initiatives.
- Implement fundraising strategies by maintaining personal contact with prospects and involving relevant leadership, volunteers, and staff.
- Develop and execute strategies for qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual major gifts for the division.
- Ensure effective coordination of programs, projects, and activities by interacting with faculty, staff, development colleagues, volunteers, and external constituents.
- Research, write, edit, and oversee the preparation of persuasive solicitations, proposals, correspondence, and other development-related communications.
- Must be able to communicate with donors face to face, virtually, via email, and other communication avenues.
- Must be able to travel on occasion, navigate local and national cities via car, and navigate campus across different buildings.
- Must be able to carry/move materials--less than 25 pounds--within the office, to and from meetings across campus, and to and from meetings off campus, either locally or in other cities.
- Light - Little physical effort required.
- Duties are primarily sedentary.
- May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Development Director
Job Family
Philanthropy & Engagement
Job Sub-Family
Major & Principal Gifts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
- Requires valid driver's license - Must have nonprofit fundraising experience and specifically experience asking individuals for gifts - Must be a strong communicator--verbal and written - Must be collaborative and team-oriented - Occasional travel, occasional nights and weekends
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$85,000-$95,000 Annually
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
