Posting Details

Position Number:

119276

Title:

Director

Functional Title:

Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations for the Robert H. Smith School of Business

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 flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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 Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, working closely with the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, will provide leadership for development-related activities for the college's major strategic philanthropic initiatives by securing significant financial support from corporations, foundations and in a few instances, individuals.

In collaboration with deans, chairs, and key faculty, the Senior Director will develop comprehensive strategies to foster stronger relationships with the current and prospective corporate donors, in order to solicit gifts at the level of $50,000+, and to ensure proper recognition of our corporate partners.

As a collaborative partner, the Senior Director will become a subject matter expert in order to cultivate and solicit new, multifaceted institutional partnerships at all levels and maximizing the return on investment by our partners.

The Senior Director will serve as a member of both the University Relations and the Smith School Development & Alumni Relations teams as a frontline fundraiser.

Some evening and weekend hours required. Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel, required (up to 50%).

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of successful fundraising, membership development or sales experience.
Experience working with high-level corporate/foundation representatives; building donor/customer and prospect relationships and developing stewardship activities.
Experience soliciting and closing gifts of six figures or more.
Experience writing proposals, grants and/or sponsorship materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of a successful stewardship program.
Ability to liaise across campus and within different departments at the Smith School.
Ability to represent the University in a highly professional, collaborative and effective manner.
Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to synthesize complex material and have a great attention to detail.
Ability to managing many projects simultaneously, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
Strong customer service ethic.
Ability to work with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues.

Preferences:

Master's degree.
Experience working with senior executives, volunteers, senior administration and faculty.
Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and role of a public, research university.
Experience in working with highly technical information.
Experience in higher education and/or industry.
Experience managing contact reports within CRMs such as Advance and/or Salesforce.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Physical Demands of the Position: Traditional office environment. Some evening and weekend hours required. Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel, required (up to 50%).

For best consideration, please apply by Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

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.

Posting Date:

05/02/2018

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

05/23/2018

Physical Demands

Traditional office environment. Some evening and weekend hours required. Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel, required (up to 50%).

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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