Senior Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs

Title: Senior Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Development Fundraising

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Principal Gifts

Department: UNT-Principal Gifts -Gen-170500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $102,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs — many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Development will work in consultation and in close coordination with the Associate Vice President, Development and Vice President, Division of Student Affairs to design and implement a comprehensive development program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors for major gifts in support of Division priorities. The Sr. Director works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues and donors to maximize giving to the university and coordinates with UNTs annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving units. The Sr. Director works closely with UNTs advancement services, donor relations, and communications teams to implement effective recognition and messaging. The Sr. Director proactively supports the mission of the Division of University Advancement and is an ambassador for UNT and Divisions of University Advancement and Student Affairs.

Representative Tasks:

* Builds and designs a comprehensive fundraising program.
* Leads the strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive
development plan for the Division of Student Affairs.
* Manages and implements strategies and activities for identifying and qualifying, soliciting, cultivating and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
* Translates goals into specific objectives, utilizing the most effective fundraising techniques to achieve each goal.
* Manages a pool of major gift donors and prospective donors and helps maintain the prospect relationship with the University.
* Works effectively with stakeholders for proposal development by providing leads, research assistance, and proposal writing and submission assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven year