Director of Development, Architecture and Planning
About The Position
Join a dynamic team of development professionals working to advance the mission of the University of New Mexico. The UNM Foundation seeks a creative, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and strategic thinking individual to fill the position of Director of Development for the UNM School of Architecture and Planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in the design and planning profession. The School of Architecture and Planning is one of nine schools/colleges of the University of New Mexico, maintaining strong historic ties with both the School of Engineering and the College of Fine Arts. The School of Architecture and Planning is housed in George Pearl Hall, designed by internationally renowned architect, Antoine Predock. The School is the only institution of higher education in the state of New Mexico offering professionally accredited degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Community & Regional Planning, as well as a graduate certificate Urban Innovation and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning & Design. The School also offers MS degrees focusing on Climate Change and the Built Environment and Public Health and the Built Environment, among other tracks in related fields.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree
- At least 3 years of successful fundraising and development experience, preferably in higher education.
Responsibilities
- The Director of Development will serve as the fundraiser for the School and will design, implement, evaluate, and refine aspects of the unit's private-sector fund raising activities with an emphasis on major gifts as defined by UNM Foundation standards.
- The primary focus of the position is to identify and cultivate prospects and solicit major gifts as defined by UNM Foundation measures.
- The primary focus of the position is to identify and cultivate prospects and solicit major gifts as defined by UNM Foundation measures.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
