Associate Director of Development

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position

Competency:

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support and participate with Fayetteville State University and its programming. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising-related activities and the planning and organization of university relations and public affairs programs.

The division is organized to conduct the major following functions:
Major gifts solicitations, Annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, and prospect research.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Develops charitable support for Fayetteville State University and the FSU Foundation, Inc. Identifies prospects, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors with a focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or more in support of university objectives. This position will also engage corporations/foundations for philanthropic support and work closely with Career Services on engaging internship and employment opportunities for our talented students. Meets defined visit and solicitation goals and works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, other members of the advancement team, deans, faculty, staff, and volunteers to achieve these goals.

Works with autonomy with guidance from supervisors.

Minimum

Education And Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of development or similar experience at a university or other comparable organization, or equivalent professional experience in outside sales.
• Ability and willingness to travel and complete overnight stays regionally and/or out of state.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to interact effectively with donors, fundraising colleagues, academic leaders, faculty, alumni, and volunteers and provide value-added support that enhances results and team effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to understand and articulate the University’s educational mission, strategic priorities, and programs.
• Results-driven to accomplish individual and team goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work before and after normal business hours, including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and proficiency of Raiser’s Edge or RE NXT.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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