Posting Details

Position Number:

123417

Title:

Assistant Director

Functional Title:

Assistant Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.0

Unit:

VPUR-Corporation/Foundation Relations

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, is responsible for conducting and managing development activities with corporations and foundations under the supervision of the Senior Director, Corporate Relations. These development activities will focus approximately 30% of the time on fundraising for the ACES program (Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students), with 70% of the position's time focusing on providing fundraising assistance in corporate and foundation relations to all areas of the university, including other cybersecurity programs such as MC2 and MaGIC. In response to evolving needs and opportunities, this individual will develop subject matter expertise in targeted, specific areas, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, and quantum. The Assistant Director will strengthen relationships with current and prospective funders, solicit gifts, steward gifts, and oversee fundraising events. The Assistant Director will also work collaboratively with the Director of the ACES program.

On behalf of corporations, the Assistant Director may be responsible for liaising across campus regarding topics including recruiting, sponsored research, executive or employee training, intellectual property and "tech transfer", and all manner of philanthropic donations.

This position requires the ability to travel and to attend evening and weekend events and programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor degree required.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of successful fundraising and stewardship of corporate and foundation donors and sponsors. Some proposal and grant writing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to synthesize complex material and have great attention to detail.
Ability to manage many projects simultaneously, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
Strong customer service ethic and experience overseeing successful stewardship events and activities.
Aptitude to represent the University in a highly professional and effective manner.
Ability to work with high-level corporate and foundation representatives; building donor/customer and prospect relationships and developing stewardship activities.
Ability to solicit and close gifts and/or grants of six figures or more.
Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.

Preferences:

Experience in a complex research institution or academic environment (specifically higher education).
Exposure to and interaction with the cybersecurity industry.
Experience working with senior executives, volunteers, senior administration, and faculty.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

For best consideration, please apply November 18, 2019

Benefits offered: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA . No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. This position requires the ability to travel on campus and locally up to 40%, and to attend evening and weekend events and programs as required.

Posting Date:

11/01/2019

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

11/18/2019

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


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