| Job Title: |
Senior Director of Development, Farmer School of Business |
| Hours Per Week: |
40 Hours
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| Job Summary: |
The Senior Director of Development will help advance the mission of Miami University
by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal
involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University.
Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer
support for the Farmer School of Business.
This position has the opportunity to be fully remote.
The Farmer School of Business is a nationally ranked undergraduate business school with select regionally based graduate programs. Supporting over 43,000 alumni and 4,000 current undergraduate students the School provides eight majors and two co-majors ranging from Accountancy, Management and Finance to Marketing, Information Systems & Analytics and Entrepreneurship. The School launched a $250 million comprehensive capital campaign in 2016 and is seeking a talented development professional to help it achieve its goal.
Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis, following a successful period of six (6) months of employment. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.
In alignment with Miami University’s statement on Diversity and Inclusion, University Advancement is committed to and fully embraces the philosophy and belief that a diverse community is among an institution's greatest strengths. The Division of University Advancement is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all people feel safe, valued, and respected. To view our full statement including our specific commitments, please visit our website: miamialum.org/DEI_statement.
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| Duties/Physical Demands: |
•Implement and direct imbedded campaign initiatives within the Farmer School of Business in response to its campaign goals and priorities. Manage and develop strategies for all prospects of the Farmer School of Business.
•Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 50-65 individual prospects.
•Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, and deans, as well as other constituent and central development officers. Proposals may involve establishing multi-year commitments, as well as helping to facilitate gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
•Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Associate Vice President for University Advancement, thereby serving as the principal departmental liaison for the Farmer School of Business in addressing their philanthropic and alumni relations objectives.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum of five to seven years fundraising experience preferable in an educational environment or equivalent experience; demonstrated level of leadership and management.
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| Desired Qualifications: |
Advanced Degree
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Outstanding oral and written communications; excellent organization skills and attention to detail; and willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national level
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
To be considered for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
This position is approved to work 100% remotely. It is our preference to hire someone who resides in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky, however, should a candidate reside outside of these states their state of residency will be evaluated for employment.
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| Diversity Statement: |
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. |
| Labor Law Posters for Applicants: |
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| Benefits Eligible: |
Yes
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