Senior Relationship Manager
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
Overview
The Senior Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing UAF’s mission by securing major gifts of $25,000+ from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations. Working as part of the central development team, this position supports fundraising efforts across colleges, schools, institutes, and programs, while championing the Chancellor’s initiatives in academics, scholarships and fellowships, facilities, and campus enhancements.
Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, collaborating closely with executive leadership, community partners, and the UA Foundation to maximize philanthropic support. Contribute to events, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities, and engage in professional development and civic organizations to expand networks, deepen community connections, and elevate UAF’s fundraising success.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or a related field and at least four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A minimum of four years of successful relationship building, public relations, fundraising, or similar activity is required.
Position Details Full‑time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. The opportunity to work remote within Alaska, hybrid, or on‑campus at UAF will be fully considered in accordance with UA regulations. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Application Process Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Screening and selection procedures will close when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are identified. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check; any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. For more information, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers’ Business Office at
bmthimsen@alaska.edu
(phone: 907‑450‑8200).
Equal Opportunity The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
Eligibility and Accommodations Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.
Background check required; offer contingent on results.
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Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, collaborating closely with executive leadership, community partners, and the UA Foundation to maximize philanthropic support. Contribute to events, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities, and engage in professional development and civic organizations to expand networks, deepen community connections, and elevate UAF’s fundraising success.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, public administration or a related field and at least four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A minimum of four years of successful relationship building, public relations, fundraising, or similar activity is required.
Position Details Full‑time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. The opportunity to work remote within Alaska, hybrid, or on‑campus at UAF will be fully considered in accordance with UA regulations. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Application Process Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Screening and selection procedures will close when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are identified. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check; any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. For more information, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers’ Business Office at
bmthimsen@alaska.edu
(phone: 907‑450‑8200).
Equal Opportunity The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
Eligibility and Accommodations Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.
Background check required; offer contingent on results.
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