Senior Relationship Manager

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Fairbanks, AK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing UAF’s mission by securing major gifts of $25,000+ from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations. Working as part of the central development team, this position supports fundraising efforts across colleges, schools, institutes, and programs, while also championing the Chancellor’s initiatives in academics, scholarships and fellowships, facilities, and campus enhancements. This donor-facing role requires initiative, strategy, and strong relationship-building skills. The Senior Relationship Manager will proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, while collaborating with executive leadership, community partners, and the UA Foundation to maximize philanthropic support. In addition, this position contributes to UAF’s advancement culture by supporting events, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities. Professional development and participation in civic and professional organizations are encouraged to expand networks, strengthen community ties, and elevate UAF’s fundraising success. Success in this donor-facing role requires initiative, strategic thinking, and exceptional relationship-building skills. The Senior Relationship Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, while working closely with executive leadership, community partners, and the UA Foundation to maximize philanthropic support. This position also strengthens UAF’s advancement culture by contributing to events, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities. Active participation in professional development and civic organizations is encouraged to expand networks, deepen community connections, and elevate UAF’s fundraising success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or relevant field and four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A minimum of 4 year’s experience in successful relationship building and/or public relations and fundraising or similar activity is required.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
• The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.
• Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package .
• The opportunity to work remote, remote within Alaska, hybrid or on-campus at UAF will be fully considered in accordance with UA regulations.
• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level