Assistant Director of Development

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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of full-time experience in development, sales, fundraising, or closely related work

• Experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteers and advisory boards

• Experience in building donor/alumni relationships with stakeholders and individuals

• Experience with UAConnect, Workday, AcademicWorks and Blackbaud Finance

• Familiarity and experience with state and university procurement policies and procedures

• Experience interpreting and tracking grants, programs, and scholarship budgets

• Experience writing for varied audiences, including donors, alumni, and grantmakers

• Graduate of the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

• Proven experience managing data and drafting executive correspondence and communications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrated energy and passion for major gift fundraising, the School, and the University

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skill

• Strong organizational abilities and proven skill in building relationships with varied stakeholders, including alumni, donors, volunteers, faculty, administration, and other external stakeholders

• Ability to follow-up effectively with prospects and donors

• Ability to set and achieve goals and while working both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to perform well under the pressure of deadlines and fundraising goals

• Capacity to collaborate with development leadership and directors to create high-level cultivation plans that meet ambitious fundraising goals

• Successfully track, manage, and prioritize donor cultivation and solicitation strategies

• Experience in strategizing, writing, and editing grant proposals and reports

• Developing and executing consistent communication with colleagues (e.g. activity reports, monthly check-in agendas, etc.)

• Ability to work collegially with the Division of University of Arkansas Advancement and across university units

• Ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed

• Ability to represent the school and university in a highly professional manner

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.