Assistant Director of Development, College of Human Medicine
Deadline: 08-13-2019
Job No.: 594289
Department: University Advancement
Type: Administrative Professional
Salary Range: Negotiable
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Description
As the assistant director of Development for the College of Human Medicine (CHM), the successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that plans and directs the organization and operation of an Advancement program for the college including the management of fundraising efforts in specific instate and outstate geographic areas. The ability to think and act strategically will be critical to the success of this position. The assistant director of Development will focus efforts on face-to-face contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is between $10,000 and $100,000 and more, managing a portfolio of 150 major donor prospects. It is expected that the assistant director will average 12-15 face-to-face strategic visits which result in “moves” toward major gifts, and 2 to 4 major gift solicitations per month. The assistant director will assist in prospect identification and volunteer recruitment and training, as needed.
Reporting to the associate director of Development, the assistant director’s primary work location will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Secchia Center. Providing support, as needed and directed, to the director/associate director of Development, it is expected that the assistant director will also provide fundraising support to college locations across the state optimizing a combination of in-state travel and conferencing technology to best utilize time and resources. Regular travel is required involving automobile; additional travel involving air transportation.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, volunteer administration, professional and higher education or medical fund raising, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license; travel required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or related field
- Five to seven years of experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing or related field
- Professional fundraising experience in higher education and medical school Available to manage 50% travel, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when needed
- Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and within a team structure.
- Demonstrated track record of financial development and/or productivity in a complex work environment
- Knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive Attitude and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast moving environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a campus culture that includes a diverse array of personalities.
- Some knowledge of the Land Grant University
- Collaborative team-oriented style
- Experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development
How to apply
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kate Lax, Associate Director of Development, MSU College of Human Medicine, laxk@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is www.careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 594289 when submitting your application.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.