Executive Director, Development

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Closing Date:

08/31/2025

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

IA | Development

Department's Website:

uams.edu/development

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division of Institutional Advancement strives to be the exemplary fundraising organization within the state of Arkansas. The primary mission of Institutional Advancement is to secure gifts and grants that support the threefold mission of UAMS – education, patient care and research.

Institutional Advancement is seeking an Executive Director of Development for Planned Giving and Compliance. The objective of this role is to lead the planned giving and compliance function of Institutional Advancement in consultation with the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and experience in personally closing major-level gifts ($25,000 and above), including planned gifts (estates, trusts, etc.).

The Executive Director of Development may have an assigned unit/division to liaise with on behalf of the development team, such as a college, school, or institute within the university, including the medical center. This position helps connect individuals back to the institution in a way that is mutually meaningful and aligned with the UAMS mission. The ideal candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and the innate ability