What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director / Director of Development - Division of Student Life position at The University of Alabama?
Job Summary: The University of Alabama is receiving applications for a position in Advancement. Consideration is being given for both the Associate Director and Director of Development positions.
Additional Department Summary: This position supports the Vice President for Student life by securing major gifts that align with the Division of Student Life’s strategic priorities. Provides philanthropic expertise when requesting assistance from the VP for Student Life, Student Life executive level leaders and Student Life departmental leaders to ensure specific stewardship, cultivation and solicitation needs are fulfilled as required. Reports to the Office of Development and the Division of Student Life.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Director of Development: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience; OR master's degree and some development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience. Frequent travel required.
Director of Development: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience. Frequent travel required.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
Skills and Knowledge: Good public relations and verbal and written communications. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to use personal computer for word processing and standard software packages. Knowledge in the areas of annual fund, major giving, and planned giving.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
Department/Organization: 301105 - Development
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Based on Qualifications