Director of Development
School of Materials Engineering
Job Number: 0800547
Description
The Director of Development will report to the Associate Vice President for Advancement and will work closely with the Head of the School of Materials Engineering to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, with the potential to contribute major gifts to the School and the University. The focus of the activity will be major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals of the School and University. The Director of Materials Engineering and the directors of development for engineering schools will work closely with the College of Engineering Director of Advancement, Director of Corporate Relations, and the Director of Development for Major Gifts to coordinate college and school advancement activities, including communications, alumni relations and development.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Highly motivated individual with strong relationship-building skills and demonstrated capacity for leadership, organization and teamwork.
- Strong conceptual understanding of development, public relations, and marketing.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to represent the University with tact and diplomacy at all levels.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, database and Internet.
- Ability to continuously improve professional competency through participation in professional education opportunities.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
Preferred:
- Experience in fund development including proposal writing, solicitation of gifts and/or related work experience.
- Higher education experience.
- Familiarity with programs of Materials Engineering.
Additional Information
- Travel is required for this position.
- Weekend and evening work is required for this position.
- A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: TIAA/CREF Contribution Waiting Period.
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For more information, contact:
Human Resources Manager
(765) 494-0542 • (800) 677-8780
tsb@purdue.edu
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