Director of Advancement-College of Engineering

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

University of Missouri - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Director

Columbia, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Advancement for the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri is a leadership role focused on fundraising and advancement initiatives. This position is responsible for soliciting major gifts from alumni, corporations, and foundations, and plays a key role in executing the College's advancement strategies. The Director will collaborate closely with the Dean and Executive Director of Advancement to develop and implement fundraising plans that align with the College's mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with alumni, corporations, foundations, and other key constituents to solicit and close major gifts for the College of Engineering.
• Create and execute fundraising plans utilizing best practices in major giving, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
• Develop and execute an annual operating plan with accountable monetary and activity goals in coordination with the Dean and Executive Director for Advancement.
• Participate in prospect management and strategy meetings as a member of the University Advancement team.
• Assist in developing program funding priorities and related cases for support.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in a higher education advancement setting.
• Exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Five years of frontline fundraising experience in a higher education advancement setting.
• Experience in campaign planning/execution and major gift solicitations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with three plans to choose from.
• Health Savings Account contributions between $400 - $1200.
• 100% coverage for preventative dental care.
• Vision insurance with $0 copays on frames and contact lenses.
• Retirement plan with 100% matching up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b).
• Tuition Assistance for employees and their families.
• Separate vacation, sick leave, and personal day accrual.
• Paid holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day.