The University Advancement Office is made up of the University Development Officers, Alumni Affairs and the UWSP Foundation. UWSP is consistently a top-ranked school in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of Midwestern public comprehensive universities, focusing on student-centered excellence and internal and external partnerships. One of 13 four-years campuses of the University of Wisconsin System with about 9,600 students enrolled, UWSP is comprised of four academic colleges: Fine Arts and Communication, Letters & Science, Natural Resources and Professional Studies.
Position: Director of Development
Hayes Hill Title: Development Specialist (Category A)
Position Description: On behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP), and in support of its broad-reaching programs and scholarships, each Director of Development passionately advocates for and encourages philanthropy among alumni and friends with the aim of promoting student success. Working with a team of development professionals and supported by operations provided by the UWSP Advancement Office, the director will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 alumni and friend relationships mostly found in Wisconsin and neighboring states. The director will strategically engage alumni and friends in the academic mission of the university and establish opportunities intersecting alumni and friends with students and faculty for the benefit of the institution.
There are two positions currently available, both reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. One of these positions will also report indirectly to the Dean of the College of Professional Studies; the other will also report indirectly to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Communication.
Department/University Description: The University Advancement Office is made up of the University Development Officers, Alumni Affairs and the UWSP Foundation. UWSP is consistently a top-ranked school in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of Midwestern public comprehensive universities, focusing on student-centered excellence and internal and external partnerships. One of 13 four-years campuses of the University of Wisconsin System with about 9,600 students enrolled, UWSP is comprised of four academic colleges: Fine Arts and Communication, Letters & Science, Natural Resources and Professional Studies.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess exceptional people skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, and the capacity to represent the university professionally to its external constituents. Strong analytical and organizational skills, a strategic mind and the ability to function autonomously, an understanding of basic financial principles associated with charitable giving, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality are required. The position involves some overnight travel and evening and weekend work. A Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrable relationship cultivation leading to successful face-to-face fundraising is required. An education fundraising background and familiarity with the Raisers Edge software family are preferred. A full position description is available here: http://www.uwsp.edu/foundation/SiteAssets/documents/Generic%20Developmen... [5].
Appointment Date: April 1, 2013 or shortly thereafter.
Terms of Employment: Each position is a 12-month position reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. One of these positions will also report indirectly to the Dean of the College of Professional Studies; the other will also report indirectly to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Communication. The salary range is $36,065 to $62,004 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure: Send application letter, resume and contact information for three references to Sarah Newby, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, in PDF format via email to sarah.newby@uwsp.edu [6].
Deadline: A Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on January 14, 2013 and will continue until the positions are filled.