Assistant Director of Development, College of Business

Title:Assistant Director of Development, College of Business
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development for the College of Business, in collaboration with the Sr. Managing Director of Development for the College of Business, is responsible for major gift fundraising activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of major gift prospects for the College. Designed for an individual early in their professional career, this position provides an opportunity to learn and grow in the field of higher education development.

Through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced development professionals, the successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience in higher education development. This position will offer an excellent opportunity for an emerging development professional to learn skills such as relationship management and fund‑raising strategy while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues to support the philanthropic priorities of the College of Business.
This position will interact with a great deal of people who are very important to the University. The effectiveness of this work contributes to an enhanced institutional image, improved internal and external relationships, development of a philanthropic culture on campus, and the ability to generate private funds for the University.

University Benefit Highlights

• - Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• - Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• - Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• - Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• - Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$55k - $60k

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree

2. This position is designed for an individual beginning a career in higher education development. Relevant experience that would demonstrate the capacity to become a successful major gifts fundraiser ($25,000 or more) gained through internships, employment, academic projects, or extracurricular involvement is welcomed.

3. Ability to build relationships and influence others with regard to major gift support through regular interaction and engagement with assigned donors and prospects.

4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure

5. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy

6. Ability to facilitate personal interactions in formal and informal social settings

7. Ability to work in a goals‑oriented environment

8. Excellent public relations skills

9. High level of motivational skills and assertiveness

10. Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete work under deadlines

11. Knowledge of higher education environment

12. Ability to work within a team‑oriented environment

13. Excellent written and oral communication skills

14. Ability to work with diverse constituencies from all disciplines including donors, faculty, staff, students, and select corporations and foundations

15. Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel both in‑state and out‑of‑state.

16. Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Transferable skills, such as leadership, persuasiveness, relationship‑building, time management, ability to build rapport, and strong communication both verbal and…