Director of Major Gifts, College of Education

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Penn State is currently seeking a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Major Gifts to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting the College of Education.

As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution.

We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the University’s core values, with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission : .

The University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations’ own ongoing work in these spaces : .

Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with the college’s leadership, as well as other partners and central development offices, this Director of Major Gifts will :

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies;
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts;
• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of work-related experience. The successful candidate will also have :

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position.

Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The College of Education

This gift officer will have the opportunity to engage with a community of College of Education donors that achieved unprecedented impact during the Greater Penn State for st Century Excellence. Highlights include :

• Over $M in commitments to create new endowed scholarships*% increase in the average student award* scholarships in support of students from underrepresented populations
• Four new named spacesLeonhard Language and Literacies StudioKrause Learning SpaceDr. Edwin L. Herr ClinicJohn H. Martinson STEM Education Laboratory
• Successful Giving Tuesday campaigns in support of the Office of Education and Social Equity

College of Education faculty are thought leaders in their respective fields whose research, for which the College is ranked th globally by US News & World Report, impacts classroom teaching, issues of racial and social equity, and education policy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Our two most recent new faculty cohorts are the most diverse in our history, demonstrating the role recruitment plays in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The chance to work alongside such passionate professionals has led to a spike in student admissions, as well up % for 2- alone.

Private support will help the College of Education to realize its ambitious vision for the future :

Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education and philanthropy to shape the public good, you’ll excel right here in Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR).

Our organization includes more than professionals engaging a community of more than , alumni who believe in the power of giving back.

Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights.

Learn more about us at and explore the success of our most recent campaign at .

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across twenty-four campuses and an online World Campus, our , students and , faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom it’s the positive impact made on communities across the globe.

Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world :

Penn State is a diverse and exciting institution that embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engages all individuals to help them thrive :

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues : and

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :

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The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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