What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at University of South Carolina?
Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203790
Job Purpose:
The Director of Development for the School of Medicine Greenville will be responsible for coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementation, promotion, coordination and administration of a comprehensive development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the School. This position will be part of the University Development and School teams and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities. This position would report to the Senior Director of Development for the School of Medicine Greenville under limited supervision.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model.
- Previous campaign experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, and the general public.
- Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.
- Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.