Senior Director of Development I, School of Health Professions

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Senior Director of Development I who has excellent fundraising skills and knowledge in creating development strategies for complex projects. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals, corporations and foundations for major and principal gifts.

The Senior Director I is expected to meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis - including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals. The incumbent must be able to function as an integral part of a team in designing and implementing successful fundraising programs which include annual giving, planned giving, and principal, major and mid-level gifts to maximize philanthropic support for the College.

This position will also lead and direct a staff of development and alumni professionals assigned to the College. This position will report to the Associate Vice President for Development and coordinate his or her daily activities with the Dean and other University officials.

Travel is required for this position.

This position is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Dean, Department chairs and faculty to identify potential sources of private gift support and develop appropriate strategies to generate major and principal gifts to support the College.

• Manage an overall strategic vision for the development and alumni office, including developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.

• Raise major and principal gifts from multiple donor groups (corporations, foundations, alumni, and community).

• Build and manage a portfolio of high-worth prospects.

• Function as an integral part of the Advancement Office team by collaborating with Annual Giving, Regional Giving, Donor Relations and Engagement, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, and others to grow fundraising opportunities and steward donors to the College.

Salary Range: $89,880 - $146,055

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field

• Minimum of seven years of related experience required

• Minimum of three years of major gift experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conceive, plan, and implement fundraising programs which focus on building internal and external relationships

• Ability to lead and mentor a development staff while also successfully meeting performance metrics

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience in higher education

• Strong organizational, process, and planning skills

UAB Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB's voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB's Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.