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Senior Director of Development - Strategic Planning and Gifts

Employer
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location
Charlotte, NC

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Job Details

Position Number:

000014

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

Senior Director of Development - Strategic Planning and Gifts

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Varied

Hours per week:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

University Advancement

Department:

Development (Adm)

Primary Purpose of Department:

The Office of University Development’s primary purpose is to build philanthropic relationships that engage alumni, donors, students, faculty and the community in supporting the University’s mission. These efforts include working closely with the donors, governing boards, alumni, friends, community members, foundations and corporations to increase private giving to the University. The Office of University Development is within the division of University Advancement.

Primary Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development and working in close collaboration with members of the University Development team, Deans and other University leadership, the Sr. Director of Development will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and will be responsible for managing the processes, metrics and reporting that will lead to successful fundraising and capital campaign planning.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

The Sr. Director of Development will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and will plan and manage a highly collaborative, research-based integrated fundraising plan designed to elevate the University’s fundraising leading up to and throughout the university’s next campaign.

The Sr. Director of Development reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and collaborates with the university’s development leadership to create metrics, trend analysis, and reports for the division and the campaign. The Sr. Director works with administrators to provide leadership in formulating fundraising strategies, tracking, and reporting of campaign milestones to enhance fundraising outcomes.

Minimum Education/Experience:

•Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
•At least six years of experience in institutional advancement
•Must possess knowledge of best practices and industry standards

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Work experience in higher education
•Experience in managing a professional organization including personnel and fiscal management
•At least six years of experience in institutional advancement
•Demonstrated ability to work with data and create metrics and reports that maximize fundraising
•Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and interact successfully with faculty, academic leaders, and staff
•Strong collaborative leadership skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
•A high degree of energy, creativity, and initiative
•Ability to help shape still emerging, innovative operating models and thrive with ambiguity
•Ability to interact with high level individuals, maintaining a high level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality
•Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proposal writing and public speaking
•Capable of managing competing priorities and multiple deadlines, and seeing projects through from beginning to end
•The ability to travel and participate in evening and weekend activities
•The ability to authentically and enthusiastically represent the mission, vision, and values of UNC Charlotte and contribute to its diverse and inclusive campus culture as a strong and compelling advocate

Special Notes to Applicants:

The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check.

Posting Open Date:

06/11/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Hire Date:

07/01/2021

Organization

About Us

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. 

Located in the state’s largest metropolitan area, UNC Charlotte is among the fastest growing universities in the UNC System.  A large public university with a small college feel, UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus is the home away from home for more than 29,000 students.  The University offers internationally competitive research and creative activity opportunities and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.

In fulfilling our mission, we envision a University that promises:

  • An accessible and affordable quality education that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and an international perspective.
  • A strong foundation in liberal arts and opportunities for experiential education to enhance students’ personal and professional growth.
  • A robust intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
  • A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace environment that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.

To achieve a leadership position in higher education, we will:

  • Rigorously assess our progress toward our institutional, academic, and administrative plans using benchmarks appropriate to the goals articulated by our programs and in our plans.
  • Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us and provide effective and efficient administrative services that exceed the expectations of our diverse constituencies.
  • Create meaningful collaborations among university, business, and community leaders to address issues and opportunities of the region.
  • Develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.
  • Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities.
  • Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus integrated with the retail and residential neighborhoods that surround us.

Dual Career

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to the recruitment and retention of highly qualified and productive faculty, administrators, and other professional staff members. We recognize that career decisions are influenced by family considerations.  For up to one year from the date of an employee’s relocation to Charlotte, the University will assist the employee’s  spouse or domestic partner with efforts to find employment within the University and/or within the surrounding area.

Diversity at UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion throughout the campus. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities, sexualities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social groups and backgrounds.  All of these identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole.  UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

To learn more about plans, programs, resources and news and events relating to diversity and inclusion at UNC Charlotte please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/

To access the full text of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/sites/diversity.uncc.edu/files/media/Campus%20Plan%20for%20Diversity%2C%20Access%2C%20and%20Inclusion%202016.pdf

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Overview of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion.

The goal of quality education for all at UNC Charlotte is the foundation for our Diversity Plan.  At its fullest potential, higher education allows students to interact with people from different backgrounds and to engage a range of ideas and perspectives.  This educational experience cultivates the skills that graduates will need to function adeptly in a global society.  

As North Carolina and the Charlotte region undergo rapid population growth and demographic change, UNC Charlotte must respond to the needs of a more diverse student population. It is imperative that the University prepare its students to become leaders and thriving citizens in a pluralistic and multicultural society. In adopting our Diversity Plan, we affirm that:

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    • We believe that a diverse faculty, staff and student body are critical in advancing teaching, scholarship, and community engagement at UNC Charlotte.
    • We are committed to enhancing opportunities for living, working and learning in a diverse environment
    • We are committed to educating our students to interact effectively and respectfully in the global community. 

      The Plan identifies components of a diverse campus community and outlines steps toward building an inclusive environment that promotes the success of all students, faculty, and staff. It is a living document that affirms our institutional values and is designed to offer guidance to University departments and units for achieving the University goals for diversity.  The seven broad objectives of the Diversity Plan are:

      1: Promote a broad understanding of goals for diversity, access, and inclusion for the University through active outreach to the campus community.

      2: Recruit and graduate a diverse student body that reflects community diversity and addresses the state’s need to increase access to higher education for historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students.

      3: Increase the recruitment of underrepresented faculty and advance their progression through the faculty ranks.

                  4: Increase the representation of staff from underrepresented groups.

      5: Ensure the presence of institutional environments and course development that enhance learning and appreciation for the full range of diversity.

      6: Develop external relationships with the community to enhance diversity on and off campus.

                  7: Ensure the Success of the Plan through Assessment, Accountability, and Recognition.

       

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