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Title: Senior Director, Development

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 - University Development

Division: 7R0000 - Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G26

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Shelley Ward

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Senior Director, Development, under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Development for Major & Planned Gifts, will be an integral part of the Development and Alumni Relations team for Eastern Kentucky University. This position will travel extensively, both within Kentucky and beyond, to advance a culture of philanthropy at EKU. The Senior Director, Development will serve an important role in the university's campaign by helping to build the university's portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, helping to establish a major gift pipeline. In addition to focusing on soliciting major and planned gifts, the Senior Director will also supervise at least one Assistant/Associate Director, Development and serve as a mentor for the team. The incumbent will use knowledge gained from years of professional experience in higher education fundraising to help develop successful solicitation strategy, not only for their assigned prospects, but also for prospects assigned across the University.

The Senior Director, Development will serve an important role in the university's campaign by helping to build the university's portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, helping to establish a major gift pipeline. This position requires an ability to identify, qualify, and cultivate donor prospects toward solicitation of major and planned gifts as quickly as possible. Emphasis will be placed on hitting metrics in terms of visits made and dollars raised. The Senior Director will be expected to serve as a development representative within assigned colleges, schools, units, and/or programs. The incumbent will make the development office aware of unit priorities and ensure that assigned units follow development policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: More than five years of related work experience is required, preferably in development, alumni relations, non-profit fundraising, or higher education administration. Major gift and higher education experience is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 80% - Provide effective fundraising strategy and oversight of assigned development prospects. - (Essential)
• 10% - Collaborate between the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and any assigned colleges, schools, units and/or programs. - (Essential)
• 5% - Provides leadership and supervision to at least one Assistant/Associate Director of Development, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Serves as a mentor to development staff, supporting professional growth and alignment with fundraising goals. - (Essential)
• 5% - Complete all other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.