DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Director of Development for the School of Public Health Advancement team. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and implement strategies, direction, coordination, and management of major gift activities for the School of Public Health. This will include identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations for major gifts to support their assigned School of Public Health educational, research, and community outreach programs. This position functions as an integral part of a team of fundraising professionals in the Office of Advancement to design and implement successful fundraising programs that include annual giving, planned giving, and major gifts to maximize private gift support.

The position will also lead and direct an alumni affairs specialist in the School of Public Health. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and coordinates daily activities with the Dean and other University officials.

This position is full-time, hybrid eligible after the probational period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a portfolio of high-worth prospects and raise major gifts from multiple donor groups (corporates, foundations, alumni, faculty, and community)
• Manage an overall strategic vision for the development and alumni office including developing and implementing fundraising strategies and alumni engagement programs and activities
• Work with Dean, Department chairs, and faculty to identify potential sources of private gift support and develop appropriate strategies to generate major gifts to support the school
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary Range: $63,875 - $92,000

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or related field
• 5 years of fundraising or equivalent experience
• 2 years of major gift experience
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement
• After-hours work and travel required

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Higher education or health care experience
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• CRM

UAB Benefits:

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System, a generous 5% retirement match in voluntary accounts, and additional RSA benefits. We also provide educational assistance for employees and their families, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender identify, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.