University of Arkansas System
Senior Director of Development - Engineering
University of Arkansas System, Fayetteville, Arkansas, us, 72702
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Closing Date:09/18/2024Type of Position:Professional Staff - External Affairs
Workstudy Position:
NoJob Type:Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name:University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:Director of Development
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is seeking a dynamic leader and team member to serve as the Sr. Director of Development (Sr. DOD).
The College of Engineering is comprised of 7 academic departments, offering degrees in biological, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, data science, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering and computer science, as well as data science, distance learning and interdisciplinary programs. With a current enrollment of 4,000 undergraduate students and 20,000 living alumni throughout the world, the college also provides the majority of the university's transformative research output.
The Sr. DOD for College of Engineering will be an integral member of the Division of Advancement reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Strategy Officer. Embedded in the College of Engineering, this position will lead a team and be responsible for oversight and strategic execution of fundraising initiatives to support university and college priorities.
The position requires a dynamic and collegial individual with demonstrated major giving success and management of donor engagement and stewardship programs.
In consultation with the Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer, the Sr. DOD will be responsible to lead the College of Engineering team in achieving individual and team member metrics, including, but not limited to, fiscal year goals, priority initiatives, personally scheduled visits, travel, proposal submissions, and contributed revenue. Additionally, the Sr. DOD will maintain a balanced portfolio of well-established relationships and new prospects, manage an effective stewardship program, coordinate the dean's development and external relations agenda, and engage the College of Engineering senior-level university administrators, faculty, staff and volunteer leaders in appropriate activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• In consultation with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Advisor, and Chief Strategy Officer, the Sr. DOD will be responsible to manage, implement, and help lead the College's fundraising team in achieving the College's approved fundraising goals and strategies, including, but not limited to, harmonizing, facilitating, and helping achieve the Chancellor's fundraising goals and initiatives as well as working to facilitate agreements, acknowledgements, accounting, and gift compliance requirements consistent with Advancement Division and University policies, procedures, and practices.• Creating strong and collegial relationships with the Dean, Department Heads, Faculty and Staff of the College and developing a high level of expertise regarding all aspects of the College, including, but not limited to, its academic course offerings, research initiatives and achievements, and public service activities.• Metrics include: 175 face-to-face visits per year, timely completion of Reports of Contact (ROC) with a follow-up "next step" (visits by videoconferencing on Zoom or Teams, or in-person visits are counted upon submission of a ROC), developing strategies for soliciting individuals in the portfolio, planning travel on a quarterly (every three-months basis) and executing travel plans.• Developing strong and collegial relationships with Advancement Division team members.• Being an innovative problem-solver and entrepreneurial thinker as a member of the Advancement Division Team to achieve College and campus fundraising initiatives and to enhance and improve all fundraising operations of the College and University.• Possess excellent and thoughtful proposal writing and editing skills to create original proposals and reports.• Effectively communicating (verbal and written) with colleagues, donors, alumni, and constituents with professionalism, compassion, and representing the College and University in the best possible way.• Effectively managing a portfolio, including, but not limited to, consulting and coordinating with the Advancement Division research team to identify, research, and qualify new prospects.• Engaging with and involving Advancement and College-level administrators in meaningful donor cultivation and engagement activities when appropriate.• Traveling and working irregular hours whenever needed to achieve fundraising goals.• Providing top-tier leadership for the College by modeling the highest levels of professionalism, work ethic, and creating a work environment characterized by positivity, productivity, collegiality, and accountability to serve the best interests of the College and the University as well as elevate the performance of each team member and the College fundraising team, including, but not limited to, supervising and mentoring each team member's individual performance as well as recommending training, professional development, goals, portfolio management and annual review.• Performing administrative duties as assigned and adhering to College of Engineering and University Development policies and procedures.• Assisting in budget development, management, and execution for the College in coordination with the Advancement Division and the College.• Communicating challenges, concerns, and issues that may arise to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Advisor and Chief Strategy Officer to ensure the success of the fundraising goals of the College.• Performing administrative duties for the College and other tasks as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited universityFive years of development leadership experience in a higher education setting, including demonstrated major gift success, or equivalent experience in another non-higher education settingExperience managing volunteers and advisory boards and supervising staffAbility to travel professionallyEffective written, oral communication, and organizational skillsSuccessful participation in a major giving campaign (preferably in higher education)Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with a university campus and a college of engineeringFamiliarity with business analysis in fundraisingGraduate of the University of Arkansas - FayettevilleProven track record of an existing network of relationships with current and prospective benefactors to the College and UniversityKnowledge, Skills & Essential Requirements:
Principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers and senior University administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donorsCommitment to one or two multi-day trips per month sufficient to meet the metric of at least 175 face-to-face visits per yearMission-aligned with the University's pillars: student success, research excellence and employer of choice initiativesGuided by the highest integrityGoal-driven as evidenced by persistence and successful outcomesValue diversity of individuals, experiences, and perspectivesRegular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and an ability to create and maintain collegial, positive, and harmonious working relationships with othersSpecial event managementPublic representation of the College and the UniversityStrategic planning and deadline managementCollaborative and collegial leadership style, solid relationship-building skills, and respectful/thoughtful response to input and interface with supervisors, division colleagues, alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators, and trusteesMicrosoft Office Suite proficiency and willingness to learn and use other work-related databasesAbility to receive and provide constructive feedback to advance fundraising initiativesAbility to place team interest above self
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR Partner
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:09/18/2024Type of Position:Professional Staff - External Affairs
Workstudy Position:
NoJob Type:Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name:University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:Director of Development
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is seeking a dynamic leader and team member to serve as the Sr. Director of Development (Sr. DOD).
The College of Engineering is comprised of 7 academic departments, offering degrees in biological, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, data science, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering and computer science, as well as data science, distance learning and interdisciplinary programs. With a current enrollment of 4,000 undergraduate students and 20,000 living alumni throughout the world, the college also provides the majority of the university's transformative research output.
The Sr. DOD for College of Engineering will be an integral member of the Division of Advancement reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Strategy Officer. Embedded in the College of Engineering, this position will lead a team and be responsible for oversight and strategic execution of fundraising initiatives to support university and college priorities.
The position requires a dynamic and collegial individual with demonstrated major giving success and management of donor engagement and stewardship programs.
In consultation with the Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer, the Sr. DOD will be responsible to lead the College of Engineering team in achieving individual and team member metrics, including, but not limited to, fiscal year goals, priority initiatives, personally scheduled visits, travel, proposal submissions, and contributed revenue. Additionally, the Sr. DOD will maintain a balanced portfolio of well-established relationships and new prospects, manage an effective stewardship program, coordinate the dean's development and external relations agenda, and engage the College of Engineering senior-level university administrators, faculty, staff and volunteer leaders in appropriate activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• In consultation with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Advisor, and Chief Strategy Officer, the Sr. DOD will be responsible to manage, implement, and help lead the College's fundraising team in achieving the College's approved fundraising goals and strategies, including, but not limited to, harmonizing, facilitating, and helping achieve the Chancellor's fundraising goals and initiatives as well as working to facilitate agreements, acknowledgements, accounting, and gift compliance requirements consistent with Advancement Division and University policies, procedures, and practices.• Creating strong and collegial relationships with the Dean, Department Heads, Faculty and Staff of the College and developing a high level of expertise regarding all aspects of the College, including, but not limited to, its academic course offerings, research initiatives and achievements, and public service activities.• Metrics include: 175 face-to-face visits per year, timely completion of Reports of Contact (ROC) with a follow-up "next step" (visits by videoconferencing on Zoom or Teams, or in-person visits are counted upon submission of a ROC), developing strategies for soliciting individuals in the portfolio, planning travel on a quarterly (every three-months basis) and executing travel plans.• Developing strong and collegial relationships with Advancement Division team members.• Being an innovative problem-solver and entrepreneurial thinker as a member of the Advancement Division Team to achieve College and campus fundraising initiatives and to enhance and improve all fundraising operations of the College and University.• Possess excellent and thoughtful proposal writing and editing skills to create original proposals and reports.• Effectively communicating (verbal and written) with colleagues, donors, alumni, and constituents with professionalism, compassion, and representing the College and University in the best possible way.• Effectively managing a portfolio, including, but not limited to, consulting and coordinating with the Advancement Division research team to identify, research, and qualify new prospects.• Engaging with and involving Advancement and College-level administrators in meaningful donor cultivation and engagement activities when appropriate.• Traveling and working irregular hours whenever needed to achieve fundraising goals.• Providing top-tier leadership for the College by modeling the highest levels of professionalism, work ethic, and creating a work environment characterized by positivity, productivity, collegiality, and accountability to serve the best interests of the College and the University as well as elevate the performance of each team member and the College fundraising team, including, but not limited to, supervising and mentoring each team member's individual performance as well as recommending training, professional development, goals, portfolio management and annual review.• Performing administrative duties as assigned and adhering to College of Engineering and University Development policies and procedures.• Assisting in budget development, management, and execution for the College in coordination with the Advancement Division and the College.• Communicating challenges, concerns, and issues that may arise to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Advisor and Chief Strategy Officer to ensure the success of the fundraising goals of the College.• Performing administrative duties for the College and other tasks as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited universityFive years of development leadership experience in a higher education setting, including demonstrated major gift success, or equivalent experience in another non-higher education settingExperience managing volunteers and advisory boards and supervising staffAbility to travel professionallyEffective written, oral communication, and organizational skillsSuccessful participation in a major giving campaign (preferably in higher education)Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with a university campus and a college of engineeringFamiliarity with business analysis in fundraisingGraduate of the University of Arkansas - FayettevilleProven track record of an existing network of relationships with current and prospective benefactors to the College and UniversityKnowledge, Skills & Essential Requirements:
Principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers and senior University administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donorsCommitment to one or two multi-day trips per month sufficient to meet the metric of at least 175 face-to-face visits per yearMission-aligned with the University's pillars: student success, research excellence and employer of choice initiativesGuided by the highest integrityGoal-driven as evidenced by persistence and successful outcomesValue diversity of individuals, experiences, and perspectivesRegular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and an ability to create and maintain collegial, positive, and harmonious working relationships with othersSpecial event managementPublic representation of the College and the UniversityStrategic planning and deadline managementCollaborative and collegial leadership style, solid relationship-building skills, and respectful/thoughtful response to input and interface with supervisors, division colleagues, alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators, and trusteesMicrosoft Office Suite proficiency and willingness to learn and use other work-related databasesAbility to receive and provide constructive feedback to advance fundraising initiativesAbility to place team interest above self
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR Partner
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes