Assistant Director of Development-Strategic Partnerships

Position

Assistant Director of Development – Strategic Partnerships

Pharmacy – External Affairs

• Full-time
• Salary: commensurate with experience
• Benefits eligible
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Posting Number: S15089P

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary

Athens Area

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

Demonstrated history of success raising philanthropic gifts.

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major‑gift prospects, including individuals, corporations, industry partners, and private foundations.
• Use GAIL to ensure all prospects have a documented and strategic plan.
• Participate in prospect management meetings within the College and with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Collaborate with units within the College of Pharmacy and across campus to engage prospects.
• Work with College of Pharmacy academic departments, faculty, and programs to support and guide them through the philanthropic process.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and relevant proposals, presentations, and fundraising materials for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects.
• Conduct telephone and/or correspondence preparation and follow‑up.
• Manage a pre‑allocated travel budget and plan trips strategically.
• Attend College of Pharmacy events (White Coat Ceremony, Pinning Ceremony, Commencement, Homecoming Reunion), Development & Alumni Relations team meetings, occasional football games, and professional pharmacy meetings that relate to prospect engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and generate creative solutions.
• Proficient computer literacy and skill using programs for preparation and dissemination of communication materials.
• Ability/willingness to interface with donors by phone, virtually, and in person, and through written communication.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing and editing effective correspondence, proposals, and solicitation materials.
• Strong oral communication skills for persuasive presentations to individuals and groups.
• Proven interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality and work well with others.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multi‑phase projects from inception to completion, building consensus among team members and balancing multiple concurrent priorities.

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Travel in and out of state; driving as needed.
• Work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Use electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, and paper forms.
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
• Organize and establish priorities; remember details; multitask.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Driving is a responsibility of this position.
• Position is a position of trust.
• Position has operation, access, or control of financial resources.
• Position does not require a P‑Card.

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