Job Information
University of Utah Senior Director of Advancement, College of Pharmacy in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/10/2024
Requisition Number PRN38814B
Job Title Sr. Development Director
Working Title Senior Director of Advancement, College of Pharmacy
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Management
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00972 - Advancement-Univ Utah Health
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $125,000- $160,000
Close Date
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
University of Utah Health seeks a dynamic, collaborative fundraising professional to serve as the Senior Director of Advancement ( SDOA ) and seek philanthropic support for the identified priorities of the College of Pharmacy ( COP ). This essential and highly visible position will manage relationships with a portfolio of donors with the capacity to make major to principal gifts in the six and seven-figure gift range. The SDOA will build philanthropic support by engaging and involving all University of Utah Health alumni, faculty, administrators, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The SDOA will articulate and execute an annual advancement work plan focused on best practices, including goals, metrics, and philanthropic priorities, leading to the procurement of private support for the COP . The SDOA will work with and help staff the COP Alumni Association Board. The SDOA works closely with the COP alumni relations, and communications staff. In addition, the SDOA will work with the directors of annual giving, legacy giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, and prospect research throughout University of Utah Health to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to long-term relationships and significant gift support from prospective benefactors.
This position will report directly to the Senior Executive Director of Advancement ( SEDOA ) for University of Utah Health Academics Advancement and secondarily report to the Dean of the COP .
Responsibilities
Plan and implement major gift fundraising to support areas of emphasis as assigned by the SEDOA and the Dean of the COP . This includes learning, understanding, and acquiring expertise regarding the College’s strategic plan, initiatives, programs, existing resources, education, research, practice, and community collaboration mission areas, fostering long-term success. The primary focus will be to build a sustainable major gift pipeline.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, negotiate, and steward major gift prospects, primarily nursing alumni, participate cooperatively in the University’s prospect management and tracking system, and help maintain alumni and donor records.
In consultation with the SEDOA and the Dean, submit an annual advancement work plan and budget, including goals, objectives, strategies, anticipated travel, fundraising metrics, professional development plans, and performance management goals. Quarterly, assess progress toward meeting short- and long-term goals.
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor the Alumni Relations team member in accordance with goals, priorities, and requirements. Provide frequent opportunities for professional learning and growth, fostering retention to increase the team’s capacity and expertise.
Direct and lead specific fundraising strategies, reviewing and implementing changes when needed. Ensure accountability for the team’s fundraising metrics.
Evaluate performance of direct reports; help manage and evaluate indirect reports.
Lead by example; foster a work environment recognizing and rewarding cross-functional collaboration and team-based efforts. Celebrate achievements and set clear expectations for future success.
Identify high-capacity University of Utah Health alumni and prospects in an assigned geographical region to secure gifts/donations. Closely collaborate with academic and clinical SDOA’s/DOA’s to establish funding priorities and develop proposals.
Build a strong relationship with the Dean and COP faculty and staff leaders. Serve as a member of the COP Academic Leadership Team. Maintain a strong presence within the COP . Facilitate the Dean, alumni, clinicians, administrators, academic leaders, volunteers, and advancement staff participating in fundraising and stewardship activities.
Attend and participate in administrative and faculty meetings within the College of Pharmacy and staff meetings in the Office of University Advancement.
Partner with the University Advancement, the Alumni Relations team, the COP Alumni Board, legacy giving, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving, donor relations, and prospect management to create a robust advancement program.
Liaise with volunteers who conduct fundraising activities on behalf of the COP .
In coordination with the University Advancement’s Donor Relations team, prepare written proposals, endowment agreements, informational materials, and other cultivation and stewardship materials for prospects and donors to secure gifts. Work with the director of donor relations to coordinate stewardship plans for donors at the leadership gift level. Ensure endowment reports are completed on time and research questions related to reporting accuracies.
Monitor gift accounts, including endowed and expendable funds, to ensure they are executed in accordance with donors’ gift agreements.
Seek appropriate training opportunities, including training necessary for proficiency in gift planning techniques, and partner with the director of legacy giving to build that program.
Train advancement staff, academic leaders, and volunteers regarding donor relations, philanthropic support of the COP , best practices within Advancement, etc.
Submit regular reports to the SEDOA , Dean, and other institutional leaders as required.
Complete other duties assigned by the SEDOA or Dean.
Conditions of Employment
Must live within a commutable distance of the Salt Lake City metro area. Opportunities for telework will be limited.
Must have a valid driver’s license and regular and reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary.
Must be able to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight trips each year.
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours, sometimes on short or limited notice.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities , and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree or equivalent experience (One year of education is equivalent to two years of experience).
Four years of related experience.
Preferences
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated evidence of the following:
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education development/advancement, preferably in academic health sciences, with a proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gifts at the six and seven-figure levels. Equivalent development/advancement experience outside of higher education may substitute for educational institution experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and transparent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present information to varied audiences within the University and community.
Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement principles.
Meaningful experience in or knowledge of all key development areas (major, annual, and legacy giving, and corporate and foundation relations). A broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation, and management. A track record of success leading a development operation.
Ability to establish, cultivate, and steward strong relationships with alumni, donors, and friends to build and maintain lifelong partnerships and trust while aligning the donor’s passions and goals with the institution.
Experience with strategic planning.
University of Utah Health will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. A master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven of progressively responsible experience in higher education development/advancement, preferably in academic health sciences, is preferred for this role.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
University of Utah Health has partnered with Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, to conduct this search. To apply, please submit your resume on the Lindauer website.
https://www.lindauerglobal.com/career-opportunity/senior-director-advancement-university-utah-health-college-of-pharmacy/
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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