Director, Development

Director, Development page is loaded## Director, Developmentremote type: Hybridlocations: Coral Gables, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100093076**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Director, Development works with the Sr. Director to secure major gifts for the School of Communication and School of Education and Human Development.JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Identifies prospective donors at the major gift level and other funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develops cultivation and solicitation plans, involving groups and volunteers, as appropriate.2. Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments, reporting, visiting, and providing regular information on the progress of the departments.3. Assists donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling, and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters.4. Maintains communications with colleagues in School’s departments, other schools, and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives.5. Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the Department’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments.6. Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in CRM (iBIS) and other appropriate donor files.7. Works with the Sr. Director to solicit and manage the Dean’s Advisory Committees.8. Assists Sr. Director by performing management duties as needed.9. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor’s degree in relevant fieldExperience:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr