Associate Director of Development

Overview

Department: SW-School of Social Work-380100

Career Area : Development and Fundraising

Posting Open Date: 01/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/23/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Associate Director of Development

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy : NF0009479

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $86,243 to $96,000

Proposed

Start Date:

03/02/2026

Be a Tar Heel: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Chapel Hill is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

Chapel Hill offers diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of School of Social Work prospects at the level of $10,000 or greater from individual alumni and friends of the School of Social Work. The Associate Director will also solicit and close major gifts of $100,000 or greater as feasible and will have other related responsibilities.

This position will work collaboratively with the other members of the advancement and communications teams to craft donor engagement and solicitation strategy, draft proposals and create stewardship plans. Up to 50% travel is required. While most of the travel will be in-state, out of state travel will also be occasionally required.

In collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Associate Director will build relationships with the school’s leadership, faculty, and key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. The Associate Director will plan an integrated program of activities that will maximize initiatives tailored to develop each prospect’s awareness, understanding, involvement and commitment to the School of Social Work’s priorities.

This includes celebratory events, high touch contact with prospects, reporting to volunteers, and stewardship.

The Associate Director will also assist with management of the School of Social Work’s Board of Advisors.

The position will be located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.