Senior Director of Development Operations

Qualifications and Responsibilities:  The strong candidate will manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors and have experience in cultivating and stewarding relationships to increase revenue and advance donor relations.   The Senior Director oversees the University Annual Giving program and assists and has oversight in the continued development of giving societies.  Candidates will have experience in Advancement Services operations which will include prospect research, prospect/data entry and management and creation of reports in line with office goals. 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills are necessary as duties will include collaboration with colleagues on alumni engagement, parent engagement, and community partners to ensure proper cultivation of constituencies. A comfort level with in-person and virtual engagement is required. Knowledge of best practices related to advancement, including work alongside a Board of Trustees. 

Education and Experience:  A Bachelor’s degree is required.  A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.   Five+ years of experience in the education or nonprofit sector; experience related to advancement at a higher educational institution is preferred. Management experience with oversight of programs and team members is required.  The strong candidate will have documented experience interfacing with multiple constituencies and aptitude for development (fundraising) relationship-building & in-person/written solicitations.