Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-07
Req: REQ06015
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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Development College of Science, Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

The Director of Development for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University works collaboratively with the Dean, department chairs, and faculty; and under the supervision of the Vice President or Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement plans, articulates, and implements a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan to meet the educational and research missions of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and its programs and areas. The Director qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of donors and prospective donors with the inclination and capacity to make significant major gifts ($100,000 and greater) to the College of Science at FAU.

The successful candidate will experience a commitment to development at the very top from the President; a seasoned, dynamic Vice President of Institutional Advancement with a winning track record; an innovative and committed Dean at the College of Science; and the opportunity and responsibility appropriate for fundraising leaders in a university preparing for a significant comprehensive campaign.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual major and principal gift prospects assigned. Work both independently and in concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues to implement strategies leading to direct solicitation of gifts of $100,000 and more.
• Develop solicitation and closure strategies of major gifts aligned with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and University fundraising priorities and campaigns, measured against the attainment of personal metrics associated with the position.
• Collaborate with the Dean, department chairs, and faculty to identify funding priorities, assess relevance and feasibility for proposed project/priority, and develop and manage comprehensive strategies to secure gifts for selected priorities.
• Devise individualized involvement/engagement strategies for all prospects using an approach that ensures that most highly-rated prospects receive the most attention.
• Partner with Institutional Advancement’s Gift Planning Office to devise an overall strategy for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding planned gift donors.
• In concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues, oversee the preparation of necessary materials including concept papers, funding proposals, briefings for FAU leadership and board members when necessary, and scheduled stewardship reports, for all assigned prospects.
• Identify prospects to participate on boards, committees, or other programs that promote the cultivation process.
• Partner with the Donor Relations Office to ensure appropriate stewardship is provided to donors on existing endowment and current-use funds.
• Facilitate effective communication between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the division of Institutional Advancement.
• Respond quickly and effectively to strategic opportunities for increased prospect engagement.
• Participate in signature events at the University and in the community that provide opportunities for strategic engagement with prospects and donors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Salary:

$140,000

College or Department:

Institutional Advancement

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2019-05-21-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.