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North Carolina A & T State University

Director of Development

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Director of Development | Please see Special Instructions for more details. You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to
NC A & T
permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna
  • State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex
  • Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans
  • 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
N.C. A&T
employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Posting Details Classification Information Classification Type EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose of Position This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for an assigned group of prospects, including individuals and corporations/foundations, with a focus on major gift activity; identification and qualification of new prospects; and managing assigned fundraising projects. Primary Function of Organizational Unit The mission of the division is to expand the University's relationship within the community for the purposes of increasing both the financial and human resources of the University. To provide operating structure and central administrative support for the Vice Chancellor and the departmental units. Development creates and maintains funding opportunities through prospect research, cultivation and stewardship. Our development officers seek to raise private gifts of $25,000 or more for the College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education, and the Department of Athletics. Corporate and foundation support is raised to meet the needs of all academic programs and student scholarships, and the Aggie Athletic Foundation brings major support to athletics through direct funding and corporate sponsorship. Minimum Requirements Master's degree or an equivalent combination of a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience. Demonstrated ability to be a highly energetic, self-starting, creative and entrepreneurial professional. Ability to function in a team-oriented environment; to work independently as required; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents; maintain confidential information; navigate sensitive situations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, diplomacy, tact. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in fundraising in a higher education setting that includes extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques, proposal development, prospect identification, prospect research and cultivation, fund solicitation, successful closure of significant individual and/or corporate/foundation gifts; strong work ethic; and a documented history of portfolio management. Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Position Information Working Title Director of Development Position Number 007480 Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent
  • Full-time Tenure Track No FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months If Time Limited, Appointment Length Organizational Division Assoc VC for Development Organizational Location VC for University Advancement Organizational Unit Major & Constituent Giving Posting Detail Information Posting Number EPA3191 Open Date 09/09/2026 Close Date
  • for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 10/09/2026
Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings:
Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available 11/1/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to
NC A & T
permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna
  • State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex
  • Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS ) Optional Supplemental Plans
  • 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
N.C. A&T
employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Quick Link Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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  • Please indicate where you learned of this position: North Carolina A&T State University website University of North Carolina System website Chronicle of Higher Education InsideHigherEd.
com Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Indeed.com Other If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an "Other" source please advise where you learned of the position: (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) Bachelor's Degree
  • Copy of transcripts Master's Degree
  • Copy of transcripts Ed.
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  • Copy of transcripts Ph.D.
  • Copy of transcripts Other Degree
  • Copy of transcripts

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs