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Assistant Director of Development, Medical Alumni

University of Virginia

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Posted:
October 10, 2019
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salary:
Open
Posting Summary: Under the direction of the Sr. Associate Director of Development, this position will be responsible for assisting the School of Medicine development officers with the cultivation of major gifts by developing and implementing a leadership annual giving strategy that will encompass the full giving cycle from identification through stewardship. This will include researching alumni, parent and other
prospects that can be identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded for leadership annual gifts, with potential for these prospects to become major gift donors.

This position will also help to build and manage the parent program fundraising effort for the School of Medicine. This will include such responsibilities as updating a calendar of events, managing an online newsletter and other digital content, organizing parent council meetings and other events in conjunction with the Medical Alumni Association.

In addition, the Assistant Director of Development, Medical Alumni will work with departments/divisions within the School of Medicine and the UVA Health System. In this role the successful candidate will work with department chairs and/or other faculty to explore ways philanthropy can benefit departmental educational efforts, and implement the projects as planned with faculty and staff.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to accomplish stated objectives through a well thought out fundraising plan. This candidate will have also have polished communication skills and develop trusting relationships with staff, donors and faculty. Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required.

This is a restricted position and continuation is based on performance and funding.

For a full position description, visit https://career.virginia.edu/about/uva-career-center-jobs.
To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0624252.

Complete a job application online and attach a targeted cover letter indicating the functional area(s) for which they are applying and how their qualifications allow them to contribute to the programs/services of the functional area(s), resume, and contact information for three references.

For questions about the position or application process please contact Chris Cunningham at cwc7tv@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. UVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We welcome nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We also welcome others who would bring additional dimensions of diversity to the University's research and teaching mission.

Required Minimum Level of Education: *Degree Required

Required Specific Degree/Training: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Minimum Level of Education: Master's Degree

Required Minimum Level of Experience: Some - up to 4 years

Required Specific Experience: Development or client-based sales

Preferred Minimum Level of Experience: Considerable - 4 to 7 years

Preferred Specific Experience: Major gift fundraising experience preferred, as well as previous work in or familiarity with an academic medical center.

Required License or Certification: Valid Driver's License

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to travel is required, as well as occasional evening and weekend work
Strong identification with and commitment to the Health System's mission
Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, including donor relations, special events, gift accounting, development records and stewardship
Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
High levels of both energy and creativity
Ability to exercise mature judgment
Strong commitment to teamwork
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of initiative
Ability to develop relationships of trust and respect with faculty, volunteers and donors.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High level of knowledge and proficiency w/computer technology and information systems
Facility with financial planning concepts and terminology

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft office

Preferred Computer Applications: AdvanceWeb

Internal Number: 353_85746
About University of Virginia
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia opened in 1825 as the nation's first public university. A longstanding dedication to preeminence in both scholarship and teaching; top ranking in global satisfaction, collegiality and work/family issues on the COACHE survey of early career faculty; a commitment to excellence that is integrally connected with diversity and a broad array of benefits make the University of Virginia a prime choice for both faculty and staff. The University of Virginia is located in the small cosmopolitan city of Charlottesville near the Blue Ridge Mountains, 70 miles from Richmond and 110 miles from Washington, D.C. The University of Virginia remains the No. 2 best public university in the 2013 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 14 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2. U.Va. continues to rank in the Top 25 among the best of all national universities, public and private.
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