Professional Positions

4514 Director of Development, University Development

DEADLINE: Review of applications began on June 5, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred and five years of progressively responsible job experience. Experience in major gift fundraising highly desirable, preferably in a university or college environment. Experience managing staff is highly desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with prospective donors, to work effectively in a team setting, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills. Skill in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures, as well as in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to develop and implement short-and-long-term goals and plans. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community, as well as to persuade and influence others. Ability to use independent judgment and to perform tasks on own initiative, many of which have no precedent. Possess personal and professional maturity, and strong self-motivation. Significant local and domestic travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for major gift fundraising for the Lerner College of Business and Economics, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors for the College. The major emphasis of the position is the solicitation of gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Report to the Associate Vice President of University Development and be accountable also to the Dean of the College for the establishment of fundraising goals for the College and accomplishing these goals. May supervise one salaried staff employee.

CONTACT: Submit a current resume, one-page cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to Barbara Carrig, University Development, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716; or by email to bcarrig@udel.edu, or by fax to (302) 831-3045.