Director of Development, Engineering

State of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

48d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

External Relations at the University of Virginia (UVA) and the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the role of Director of Development. The University of Virginia has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. The Director of Development will play a leadership role on a lean and growing, highly integrated, and collaborative advancement team pursuing ambitious fundraising and donor engagement goals after the conclusion of the University's successful multi-billion-dollar Honor the Future campaign. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a valuable contribution in support of the academic and research missions of UVA Engineering at a time of great growth and momentum for the School. In addition to working on behalf of the School of Engineering, the Director of Development will be an integral part of External Relations and will benefit from working with a diverse and broad range of Advancement colleagues and services. Success in this role requires the Director of Development to work collaboratively with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and other key constituents and prospects to solicit, secure, and steward six-figure and above major and principal gifts for UVA Engineering. One of the Director's primary objectives will be to advance the mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals of UVA and the School of Engineering, using agreed-upon metrics and accountability. The Director will also serve as a member of the External Relations team and collaborate with peers in prospect strategy development and prospect management, planned giving, reunion giving, University priorities, and other relevant partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in the fields of engineering and applied science and a willingness to grasp details about the work at the School. The successful candidate will have the ability to travel frequently domestically and participate in occasional evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license is also required. About UVA Engineering: UVA Engineering is one of the nation's oldest and most respected engineering schools, with a mission to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and preparing future engineering leaders. Outstanding students and faculty from around the world choose UVA Engineering because of its growing and internationally recognized education and research programs. UVA is among the top engineering schools in the United States for the four-year graduation rate of undergraduate students and is among the top public engineering schools in the country for the rate of Ph.D. enrollment growth. Learn more at engineering.virginia.edu.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least eight years of experience
Ability to travel frequently domestically and participate in occasional evening and weekend work.
A valid driver's license is also required.
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Prior experience in non-profit or higher education fundraising
Experience staffing senior leaders and volunteers
Experience working with academic leaders, serving as program fundraising lead
A track record demonstrating a high degree of initiative and flexibility, with the skills to shape and be shaped by an evolving fundraising initiative
A high degree of personal integrity and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to the details
Experience using data to evaluate and plan
Superb communication skills
Experience mentoring junior professionals to be successful in a matrixed organization
Preference will be given for prior experience in the West Coast

Responsibilities

Creating and executing fundraising plans that achieve or exceed set metrics and goals and that utilize best practices in major giving including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift donors.
Assisting UVA Engineering leadership and the Executive Director of Development in developing and executing program funding priorities, plans and cases for support.
Staffing and supporting School leadership through regular communication, collaboration, and strategy development.
Collaborating with academic departments in the School of Engineering, with a focus on working with department chairs on major giving, stewardship and strategic development planning.
Traveling regionally, ideally within the preferred region of the West Coast, to establish long-term partnerships, create outstanding constituent experiences, create volunteer leadership opportunities, and strengthen existing relationships to fund immediate and long-term goals of the School and University.
Manage special projects in collaboration with the Executive Director to further development priorities and new initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.