ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Development for the College of Business, in collaboration with the Sr. Managing Director of Development for the College of Business, is responsible for major gift fundraising activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of major gift prospects for the College.

The Associate Director of Development will have selected, periodic special fundraising projects within the College of Business.

The Associate Director of Development serves as a member of Illinois State University's Development staff and plays a vital role in the overall execution of a comprehensive major and planned gifts initiative and in advancing the College's strategic fundraising goals.

This position will interact with a great deal of people who are very important to the University. The effectiveness of this work contributes to an enhanced institutional image, improved internal and external relationships, development of a philanthropic culture on campus, and the ability to generate private funds for the University.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$50,000-$70,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree

2. One (1) year of development / fundraising experience or equivalent work experience in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising

3. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure

4. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy

5. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal social settings

6. Ability to work in a goals-oriented environment

7. Excellent public relations skills

8. High level of motivational skills and assertiveness

9. Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete work under deadlines

10. Knowledge of higher education environment

11. Ability to work within a team-oriented environment

12. Excellent written and oral communication skills

13. Ability to work with diverse constituencies from all disciplines including donors, faculty, staff, students, and select corporations and foundations

14. Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel both in-state and out-of-state

15. Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.

2. Experience working in higher education.

Work Hours

Generally Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm with weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate. Some travel.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation :

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods

2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

ASAP

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume / C.

V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Elizabeth Adams

[email protected]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.

1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and / or an employment history review.

You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened : 08 / 02 / 2024 09 : 00 AM CST

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