Executive Director of Development (College of Education and Human Ecology)

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Job Title:

Executive Director of Development (College of Education and Human Ecology)

Department:

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The Executive Director will serve as the chief fundraiser and alumni relations leader for the college and is responsible for understanding the mission, needs and value proposition of the college in order to strategically engage and gain support from a variety of constituent groups including individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations.

The Executive Director reports to both Advancement Leadership in the Office of Advancement and the Dean of the college, and leads a team of professionals comprised of development, donor relations, alumni relations, and event management professionals. The position operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. This position is also a critical partner with the Dean on all plans and strategies that advance the development and alumni relations goals of the College, and it serves as a member of the Dean’s executive committee. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

In addition to guiding strategy for development, donor relations, alumni relations and events, this position actively manages a portfolio of prospective donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more. Preparation for the solicitation will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and close a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics include numbers of monthly meetings, solicitations, gift commitments, and dollars raised. The Executive Director will strategically leverage Central resources including: prospect development, gift planning, regional development officers, donor experience, principal gifts, foundation relations and corporate relations to help accomplish the College’s fundraising goals.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.  All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

About the College of Education and Human Ecology

The College of Education and Human Ecology’s strength is in the diversity of our programs, research and faculty. It is a driver in all that we do, and it’s how we will continue to be a force for change. We are a college of three academic units: Department of Educational Studies, Department of Human Sciences and Department of Teaching and Learning.

The college also is home to four centers: Center on Education and Training for Employment, Dennis Learning Center, Schoenbaum Family Center, and the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy. Each of which focuses on some aspect of practice, research and policy.

Accolades include being best among graduate education schools in Ohio according to 202