Director of Development for Student Success
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States
Director of Development for Student Success
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, Scholarship and Student Experience, the Director of Development for Student Success will support the fundraising efforts for the newly unified Division of Student Success and will be an integral leader within the Development team for the Division of Student Success. The Director will seek to significantly increase private support for the Carolina Journey by creating and executing highly customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans. This role involves leading the development and execution of a strategic major gift solicitation plan to meet the fundraising goals of the unified division. The Director will foster long‑term donor relationships, collaborating with the University Development Office, the Division of Student Success leadership, and fellow frontline fundraisers to ensure successful outcomes across the division’s comprehensive mission.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional‑level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The Director will be a polished fundraising professional who understands the nature and purpose of public higher education. Leading candidates will have: A minimum of 3–5 years progressively responsible major gifts or account management experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience A high energy individual with a strong work ethic and a history of resolve and successful accomplishment, which includes leading substantive culture change and creating a support structure. The ability to effectively communicate with peers, university leaders, and staff both verbally and in written format is extremely important. Ability to develop trust and strong collaborative working relationships. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive organization such as a research university setting. An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to exercise sensitivity and good judgment in dealing with staff and the public. Proven history of setting the strategy for and accomplishing business objectives. Ability to not only provide but actively interpret data, using said information to set strategies, and actively forecast results. Proven ability to cultivate, solicit and close major gifts or significant large dollar product sales. Excellent software skills and proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM /Fundraising database software. Preference will be given to candidates with development experience in a complex university setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional‑level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The Director will be a polished fundraising professional who understands the nature and purpose of public higher education. Leading candidates will have: A minimum of 3–5 years progressively responsible major gifts or account management experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience A high energy individual with a strong work ethic and a history of resolve and successful accomplishment, which includes leading substantive culture change and creating a support structure. The ability to effectively communicate with peers, university leaders, and staff both verbally and in written format is extremely important. Ability to develop trust and strong collaborative working relationships. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive organization such as a research university setting. An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to exercise sensitivity and good judgment in dealing with staff and the public. Proven history of setting the strategy for and accomplishing business objectives. Ability to not only provide but actively interpret data, using said information to set strategies, and actively forecast results. Proven ability to cultivate, solicit and close major gifts or significant large dollar product sales. Excellent software skills and proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM /Fundraising database software. Preference will be given to candidates with development experience in a complex university setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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