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Vacancy TypeSAAO Tier IIIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleAssociate Director of DevelopmentSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range$65,000 to $75,000Position Number00061243Work ScheduleM-F 8-5 with other hours as neededFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department120101 - College of DesignDepartmentCollege of DesignJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Design at North Carolina State University was established in 1948 and its distinguished history includes instructors who are prominent designers and students who are Fulbright scholars. Its mission is to transform the world through design education and scholarship, and its vision is to be the leading public interdisciplinary design college. The Office of Development and External Relations directs the fundraising activities and they achieved a record-setting year in FY18. The College is on track for another record year in FY19 as well. Our dean is highly engaged with alumni/friends/donors as well as with faculty and staff.

The College offers degrees in Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Art + Design, Landscape Architecture, and Design Studies. Curriculum focuses on the built environment, product design, textile and fiber design, user experience, animation and multimedia, as well as creative practice through the exploration of mediums, composition and storytelling. Design touches everything and is central to the development of new products, branding, business procedures and creative solutions. It is found in the shape of handheld objects, the animation seen on the big screen, and the materials used in the buildings we enter. Design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving, is foundational to the way faculty teach and students learn. For more information about the College, please visit: https://design.ncsu.edu/about-design/.

Office of Development and External Relations
In October 2016, NC State publicly launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university with a $1.6 billion goal. The College of Design’s goal in the campaign is $13 million with an emphasis on scholarships, graduate fellowships, professorships and program support.

The College of Design’s Office of Development and External Relations (DER) works in close relationship with the dean, college faculty, University Advancement and the Alumni Association to develop partnerships with alumni, friends and organizations. These relationships help increase private financial support to advance the vision and priorities of the College. We are donor-centered and focus on connecting individual areas of interest with the college’s mission

Essential Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Secure private support for established priorities of the College of Design by developing relationships among faculty, alumni, friends, students, corporations, foundations and campus colleagues that result in effective partnerships and increased philanthropic funding.
•Individual goals will include maintaining an active portfolio of 80-100 major gift prospects and achieve 10-12 individual face-to-face donor visits each month.
•Prepare and present 12-15 major gift or planned gift proposals annually.
•Create strategies for cultivation and stewardship, coordinate campus visits, and lead appropriate recognition.
•Coordinate with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify prospective funding sources and assist and facilitate proposals in support of academic programs, faculty and research.
•Passionately articulate college needs, values and ambitions through informal and formal comments to make a persuasive oral and written case for supporting key programs and priorities.
•Assist the Executive Director of Development with special projects, prospect research and data analysis.
•Manage Leaders Council Board Meetings.
•Work collaboratively with external volunteers, administration, faculty, alumni and professional development staff in cultivation of potential donors. Ensure that prospects are cultivated in a thoughtful and deliberate manner.
•Ensure timely, accurate documentation of contacts and cultivation strategies, proposals, pledges, fund agreements, etc.
•Serve as an active team member in the development and implementation of the Development Office’s short-term and long-term planning objectives.
•Willingness to travel and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
•Perform other duties as required or assigned.
•Manage and train staff responsible for annual funds, stewardship and special events.
•Apply strategic planning to meet annual goals.
•Assist with planning and implementing procedures and systems to maximize efficiency.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.

Minimum Education/Experience

•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
•A minimum of three years of experience in front line fundraising or a related field. Major gift experience preferred. Strong preference for fundraising experience in higher education.
•Knowledge and experience in managing people.
•Proven fundraising success, including ability to evaluate, qualify and move prospects through the cultivation/solicitation cycle.

Departmental Required Skills

•Sound knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of charitable giving.
•Experience in cold calling, negotiating and securing philanthropic gifts.
•Ability to work well with faculty, administrators, volunteers and other advancement and development colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex research university.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively articulate the case for support.
•Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
•Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in a high project-volume environment. Project development and project management skills are critical.
•Possess strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
•Self-motivated and self-starting.
•Unquestioned integrity.
•Open and accessible interpersonal style.
•Computer Literacy

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

•Three or more years of experience in fundraising or closely related field
•Volunteer management experience
•Prior experience in a comprehensive capital campaign
•Knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of fundraising
•Experience in higher education fundraising
•An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment
•Familiarity with NC State University

Required License or Certification

A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position.

Special InstructionsJob Open Date03/05/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date04/01/2019AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. * If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please provide the source you learned about this opportunity from.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of your start date?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents