Senior Director of Development School of Education

Senior Director of Development for the School of Education

Position Summary: The Senior Director of Development for the School of Education oversees and manages all aspects of the School of Education’s development program, thereby advancing the priorities of the Dean. The candidate must be able to think strategically and practically to implement a comprehensive and results-oriented development plan that includes goals and strategies for major, planned and annual gifts. This position also builds and fosters key relationships for the School of Education and University with alumni, friends, community and business leaders, and faculty.

The role reports to the Dean of the School of Education and the Associate Vice Chancellor of University Advancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in fundraising (preferably in public higher education).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse constituencies, including identifying, recruiting, training, and recognizing volunteers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize technological resources available to the development staff.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individuals with potential to make major gifts to the School of Education and other University interests.
• Sustain a level of major gift activity commensurate with performance expectations and prepare detailed and timely contact reports of all visits.
• Effectively engage the Dean and other School of Education faculty and staff in the fundraising process.

• Serve as primary representative of the School of Education to the University Advancement office and in university-level planning and execution of fundraising strategy.
• Engage and utilize volunteers to execute the fundraising plan and help the Dean recruit potential volunteers for the School of Education Advisory Board and other school boards.
• Organize and manage the School of Education campaign volunteers and serve as the primary facilitator of their efforts.

• Create and implement strategic fundraising and campaign plans for the School of Education in conjunction with University Advancement and the Dean’s Office based on objectives and priorities.

• Develop, coordinate, and sustain a robust annual giving plan for the School of Education working with the Dean, Associate Vice Chancellor, and Annual Giving team.

Physical Effort & Work Environment: Hand Movement‑Repetitive Motions – frequent;
Hand Movement‑Grasping – occasional;
Holding – occasional;
Finger Dexterity – frequent;
Reading – frequent;
Writing – frequent;
Eye‑hand coordination – frequent;
Vision – color distinction – occasional;
Vision – preparing/analyzing figures – frequent;
Hearing – frequent;
Talking – frequent;
Standing – occasional;
Sitting – frequent;
Walking – occasional;
Lifting – 0‑30 lbs. – occasional. Inside – frequent;
Outside – occasional.

Recruitment Range: $100,180 – $107,120. Job Open Date: 10/20/2025. Open Until Filled: Yes. FTE: 1.000. Type of Appointment: Permanent. Number of Months Per Year: 12. FLSA: Exempt. Percentage of Time: 60%.