Director of Development & External Relations

Director of Development & External Relations at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Job Description Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.

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Researchers

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Regular

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Day Shift (United States of America)

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

Department:

Bowen School of Law

Department's Website:

ualr.edu/law/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Development & External Relations reports to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School. The Director is responsible for raising money within the identified priorities at the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law, emphasizing managing a major giving portfolio. This position will primarily focus on growing major gift production through ongoing identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation, leading to productivity toward reaching Centennial Campaign goals. Measurable metrics will include but are not limited to face-to-face visits with prospects and successful major gift solicitations. All fundraising initiatives will be discussed with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine if they meet the fundraising priorities of the School of Law and the University. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience:

A bachelor's degree is required; Three (3) or more years offundraising/developmentor transferable administrativeexperience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

A graduate degree in Communications or Marketing; Understanding of large, complex, decentralized public institutions, especially those with a legal focus, or public universities; and Demonstrated record of ability consistently to set and achievehigh standards for exceptional work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and the Dean of the Law School to determine appropriate fundraising priorities for the School of Law and University; Develop and refine fundraising efforts to increase support to provide new resources for faculty and students in the form of Centennial Campaign priorities such as endowed professorships, fellowships and scholarships, building and equipment funds, student success funding, and unrestricted funds; Develop and manage a dynamic major gift ($10,000+level) portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting regularly with prospects to assess giving ability, cultivate relationships, solicit gifts meeting school and university priorities in the major gift range; Identify prospective donors with the... For full info follow application link. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. To view full details and how to apply, or