We are seeking an advancement leader who can collaborate closely with university leadership to cultivate a robust culture of philanthropy at UAA. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of empowering a large fundraising team to confidently and effectively increase private support for the university.

Are you a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for higher education? The University of Advancement is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Director of Development to lead our philanthropic efforts.

Join us in shaping the future of our university and making a lasting impact on our community. Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary!

In this pivotal role, you will:

Lead and Inspire: Oversee UAA's Development team, including Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Donor Relations. Develop and implement strategies to meet our philanthropic goals.
Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with university relations and alumni relations to create cohesive advancement programs that support UAA's strategic plan.
Engage and Cultivate: Advise and support the UAA Chancellor and Executive Director in philanthropic communications and manage key donor relationships.
Innovate and Grow: Stay abreast of national trends in higher education fundraising and leverage new tools and technologies to enhance UAA's philanthropic endeavors.

Strategize and Execute: Develop and implement an annual development plan in collaboration with academic deans and community campus directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of full-time, management-level, progressively responsible fundraising experience, including major gift fundraising
experience.

Master's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or relevant field and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience (at least five of which are at the management level), or an equivalent.

PhD preferred

Advanced knowledge of philanthropic support, fundraising and donor relations.

Position Details:

This position is located a the University campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. 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. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 84, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.
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 University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

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Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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