What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Development and Alumni Relations - School of Medicine position at University of Nevada, Reno?
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for a Manager, Development and Alumni Relations within the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. This position plays a key role in advancing the School of Medicine’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. The Manager is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of donors and prospects, executing annual and special giving campaigns, strengthening donor relationships, and supporting alumni engagement initiatives. This role works collaboratively with partners across the university, including University Advancement and the School of Medicine’s Marketing, Communications, and Events teams, to support and implement fundraising strategies and alumni programs.
Key responsibilities include leading fundraising campaigns, identifying and cultivating prospective donors, managing donor outreach and stewardship activities, coordinating alumni engagement events, and utilizing CRM systems to track and analyze engagement trends. The Manager will help build and maintain a strong donor pipeline, support consistent philanthropic support, and strengthen relationships between the School of Medicine, its alumni, and supporters.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience OR
Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience
Related Experience: Fundraising or similar experience
Schedule or Travel Requirements
Frequent local travel
Occasional out of state travel
Variable work schedule to include nights and weekends
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – B (Salary Range: $59,675 - $75,000)
Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience, budgets, and equity. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade B.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Contact Information
Gabrielle Brackett at gbrackett@unr.edu
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
Posting Close Date
04/25/2026
Salary : $59,675 - $75,000