Director of Development, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, UC Foundation Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Director of Development, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, UC Foundation University of Tennessee Health Science Center – 4.0

Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$61.6K – $74.9K a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Qualifications 3 years Master’s degree Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Senior level Full Job Description The University of Chattanooga Foundation seeks to fill the position of Director of Development for the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. This position will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor. The Director of Development will build relationships to generate financial support for the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies through the discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors. The Director will coordinate closely with the Dean and faculty members to broaden the prospect base and address the key fundraising priorities of the university and college, including future capital expansion. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Major Gifts:

Direct, develop, and conduct major gift fundraising efforts for the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies. Collaborate with dean, faculty members, department heads and volunteers to build their participation in fundraising. Prepare customized presentations, proposals and prospect briefings. The Director will manage and steward 100-150 major prospects, with minimum annual expectations of 130 donor visits, 20 proposals, and $1,000,000 raised after an introductory period. The Director will participate in campus-wide fundraising efforts as determined by Advancement Leadership.

Annual Giving:

Coordinate annual giving strategies and leadership annual giving solicitations with UTC annual giving director including Faculty and Staff Campaign efforts for the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies. Manage or assist in college focused special events for fundraising and stewardship purposes, including management of deans’ advisory groups, etc.

Administrative:

Other professional duties as needed to assure the efficiency and effectiveness of development operations as assigned by Associate Vice Chancellor or Dean. Required Education and Experience The candidate who fills the Director of Development position is required to have: Bachelor’s degree 5 years of experience in higher education fundraising, but reasonably related professional experience will be recognized; experience preparing customized proposals and prospect briefings A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position. Note – Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 3 years of experience. Preferred Education and Experience In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have: Master’s degree

Application Process:

Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 4, 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Questions about the search may be directed to .

Target Start Date:

August 2025

Benefits:

The Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes: Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods _________

The Foundation:

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor’s programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master’s programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate.

The UT System:

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service. The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.