Assistant or Associate Director of Development, Student Affairs

Assistant or Associate Director of Development, Student Affairs

The University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to join the Student and Family Philanthropy team as an Assistant or Associate Director of Development. This role will generate philanthropic support for the Division of Student Affairs (the Division) and manage a portfolio of current and prospective annual giving and major‑gift level donors ($100K+).

Reporting to the Managing Director of Student and Family Philanthropy, the successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive solicitation and stewardship strategy to move donors toward giving levels that achieve yearly and long‑range fundraising goals.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan including special events, communications, annual campaigns, and major‑gift strategies.
• Travel nationally to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects.
• Collaborate with other fundraisers in the department and across the University to build coordinated relationship strategies for alumni, parents, and friends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of related experience for Assistant Director or five years for Associate Director.

• Higher‑education development experience with a record of closing five‑figure (Assistant) or six‑figure (Associate) gifts.
• Strong affinity for the student experience at UVA.
• Exceptional communication skills, high personal integrity, and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to small details.
• Demonstrated record of sound judgment and professionalism.
• Experience using data to evaluate and plan.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. It requires frequent traveling and occasional evening and weekend work.

• $60,000–$67,000 for Assistant Director; $70,000–$77,000 for Associate Director, commensurate with education and experience.

• Exempt‑level, benefited position.
• Restricted position dependent on funding availability.
• Hybrid workplace: remote work is possible, but frequent in‑person work on the UVA campus or at event venues is required. The successful candidate must live within driving distance of Charlottesville, Virginia.

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position does not consider candidates requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0074879
. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You may submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third‑party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

• For questions about the position, contact April Sibiski, nbu2ag.
• For questions about the application process, contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.