Senior Relationship Manager

Job Overview

Senior Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing UAF’s mission by securing major gifts of $25,000+ from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations. Working as part of the central development team, this position supports fundraising efforts across colleges, schools, institutes, and programs, while also championing the Chancellor’s initiatives in academics, scholarships and fellowships, facilities, and campus enhancements.

The Senior Relationship Manager will proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, collaborating with executive leadership, community partners, and the UA Foundation to maximize philanthropic support. In addition, this role contributes to UAF’s advancement culture by supporting events, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities, and encouraging professional development and civic engagement to expand networks and strengthen community ties.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration, or relevant field and four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A minimum of four years’ experience in successful relationship building, public relations, and fundraising or similar activity is required.

This is a full‑time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. The opportunity to work remote, hybrid, or on‑campus at UAF will be fully considered in accordance with UA regulations. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check; any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

For questions regarding this position, contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers’ Business Office at bmthimsen.