Position Number:

100254

Title:

Assistant Dean

Functional Title:

Chief Development Officer, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

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 Chief Development Officer will serve as a major gifts officer and unit manager on behalf of the University of Maryland for the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and for University Relations/Development. This individual will be responsible for the identification of potential major gift donors. They will identify and engage regional development markets in collaboration with development colleagues, and maintain development travel schedules. This person will initiate first alumni contact for the dean, faculty and other administrators, and coordinate with all development staff and gift stewardship activities with donor relations.

The Chief Development Officer will work closely with the Office of Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations office, Annual Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Regional Giving team, and the Alumni Association on strategies for donors related to those areas. Further, they will coordinate strategic development events, and develop a major gifts pipeline to build a qualified prospect base for the school. This person will serve as a liaison between the faculty, staff, students, and potential supporters (individual corporations and foundations). Similarly, they will also serve as a liaison among the faculty and staff of the assigned unit(s) and/or project(s), and for University Development.

The position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends.

Significant travel is required (60-70% of time with 20-30% out of the immediate area).

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in fundraising, and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and volunteer management required, including a minimum of three (3) years' supervisory experience or managerial responsibilities required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Self-motivated professional with the ability to assertively create and cultivate relationships.
Demonstrated ability to solicit and close major and principal gifts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to relate with department chairs, center directors, and research faculty in order to articulate our priorities, accomplishments, and aspirations to these diverse external audiences.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a large university with an integrated development program.

Preferences:

Master's degree preferred.
Familiarity with higher education/educational organizations.
Experience with other aspects of fundraising including planned giving.
Background or strong interest in Architecture or related field.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

This search will be conducted through the search firm Isaacson, Miller.

Candidates interested in applying please visit https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/S7-481 to submit your materials.

For best consideration, please apply by April 20, 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. 60-70% of local and national travel required.

Posting Date:

03/20/2020

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

04/20/2020

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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