Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008964

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

As a member of this valued team, the Sr. Director of Development and Assistant Vice President will serve in a senior leadership role and will help coordinate all of the Foundation’s major and principal gift activity. This position will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of Arts and Sciences prospects primarily for principal gifts and will also work on some major gifts. This position will work collaboratively with the Foundation team and will report directly to the Associate Dean for Development at the Arts and Sciences Foundation. The Senior Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: (1) working closely with the Foundation team to plan and execute principal and major gift activity; (2) supervising fundraisers; (3) working closely with the Dean and Senior Associate Deans to identify and articulate fundraising initiatives and priorities for their respective areas; (4) playing an integral role in the Foundation’s campaign coordination; (5) developing and/or overseeing strategic initiatives; (6) leading fundraising efforts for key priorities; (7) managing special projects as assigned; (8) working with a College advisory board(s) and/or a Foundation board committee.

Education and Experience:

Candidates with experience in a university or major college setting and with a successful track record in closing major, principal, and planned gifts preferred. Comprehensive campaign experience is also preferred. Demonstrated supervisory experience of fundraising staff preferred in positions with management responsibilities.

Essential Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills required. Superior written and verbal communication skills required. Strong leadership skills required. Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management required. Strong personal integrity and work ethic. This position requires a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.