Director of Development, School of Engineering

Job Title:

Director of Development, School of Engineering

Department:
University Advancement

College/Division:
General University

Primary Job Posting

Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based)

Mercer University is seeking a dynamic Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising initiatives and to cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships that will elevate impact, visibility, and resources to expand support for the school's mission and growth.

• Coordinate fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement events and activities to foster a continuing relationship between the Mercer University School of Engineering and its external constituents (alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and government entities).
• Encourage the external constituents to partner with the Engineering School/University through their (or organization’s) time, service, and financial support (in collaboration with the Dean of Engineering).
• Ensure the School’s annual fund goal is met each fiscal year.
• Ensure the School’s campaign goals are met.
• Ensure the School’s major alumni/external events are planned and orchestrated successfully, and that meeting outcomes/interactions are appropriately recorded in the University Advancement’s CRM tool.
• Facilitate communication between the external constituents and the School and between the School and the University so that mutually beneficial partnerships are developed.

• A bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college/university and two years of marketing/fundraising or related experience are required.
• Candidates with a background in engineering and/or prior experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools are highly desirable.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position does require travel.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in order to build relationships.
• Ability to plan and organize meetings and other events in order to successfully engage alumni and friends of the University.
• Ability to write or edit proposals, letters and articles for the purpose of soliciting gifts and providing written information to constituents.
• Basic knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet applications for analysis and preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends to facilitate cultivation of constituents, and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position requires travel.
• Ability to multi-task in order to achieve goals in a timely manner.

• Criminal History
• Credit Check
• Approved Driver's Check

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service.

At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person…