Senior Director of Development

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The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

The Division of Student Affairs strives to enhance the engagement, intellect and character of each UGA student by offering programs and services that provide the best possible learning environment.

8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Senior Director of Development serves as a liaison between the Division of Student Affairs and University Development. As Student Affairs' chief development officer, this position is responsible for raising major gifts ($25,000+) to enable the unit to fulfill its mission and implement its programs and initiatives. In addition to major gifts, the position is also responsible for providing strategy, leadership, direction, coordination and management of all levels of giving for the Division of Student Affairs, including annual giving and stewardship.

To fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and implement its programs and initiatives, the Senior Director of Development works closely with the Vice President to develop fundraising priorities, create an annual development plan, implement the plan and secure major gifts while also supervising a development team. In this role, the employee is responsible for communication, collaboration and coordination between the Division of Student Affairs and the University Development office, as well as creating productive partnerships with all other UGA school, college and unit fundraising programs.

The University Development office sets four objectives for Senior Directors of Development: number of annual face-to-face meetings with donors/prospects, number of major gift solicitations/proposals, unit fundraising goal and individual fundraising goal. These goals are discussed with the director and customized for their specific unit. In addition, each director is required to attend the division and development meetings as well as an individual monthly strategy meeting at the University Development office with the Senior Director of Development for Constituent Programs.

Additional Division Expectations:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.