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University of Maryland, College Park

Location: College ParkMD 20742 Document ID: AB434-0I93 Posted on: 2020-04-0204/02/2020 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2020-05-02
 

Program Director



Posting Details

Position Number:

119936

Title:

Program Director

Functional Title:

Program Director of Donor Relations, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

VPUR-Development

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 Program Director of Donor Relations for the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences ( CMNS ) will lead and coordinate efforts to strengthen donor relationships with the college and university. In partnership with the university's central Donor Relations and Stewardship team and development staff, the Program Director will implement and manage a college-wide donor relations and stewardship plan that retains and inspires donors to support CMNS to their fullest potential. The individual will manage donor recognition, acknowledgments, stewardship events, communications and reporting that conveys the impact of philanthropy on the college.

The Program Director is responsible for college-wide fund administration and audit to ensure that donor funds are awarded and spent according to donor intent. This position will work closely with department business officers, scholarship/fellowship committees and the foundation to conduct annual fund stewardship and impact reporting.

The Program Director will be expected to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary and travel locally 5% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience required, preferably in development, donor relations, advancement communications or events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and financial management skills.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Must be an energetic self-starter and a team player.
Must be highly professional and positive demeanor.
Ability to work effectively on multiple multi-faceted and detail driven projects.
Ability to plan private events of high caliber and quality with the support of Assistant Director of Special Events.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Ability to positively represent the college and university.
Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data.
Ability to protect the confidentiality of information.
Able to persist with seeking answers to challenging problems until getting an answer with tact and professionalism.

Preferences:

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

For best consideration, please apply by March 13th, 2020.

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. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and walk and carry items from building to building on campus. Local travel occasionally required (up to 5%).

Posting Date:

02/13/2020

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

03/13/2020

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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