Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008159

Position Summary/Description:

The Associate Dean for Advancement serves as the chief development officer of the School of Government and has primary responsibility for all of the School’s fundraising activities. This position manages and executes a comprehensive development program for the School, with responsibility for working with the Dean and UDO Liaison to set and meet fundraising goals. As the chief fundraiser for the School, this position will maintain a select portfolio of key donors in the six- and seven-figure level and above; staff the dean on top prospects for the School, solicit and secure individual, corporate, and foundation gifts; and set and meet individual fundraising activity metrics typical of a university fundraiser. The position manages the School’s membership dues cultivation campaign; establishes and oversees a comprehensive Annual Fund campaign, and ensures that new prospective donors are identified and engaged on a continuous basis. Together with the team, this position interacts closely with the faculty to secure private grant support.

This position oversees the administrative and operating plans for the School’s development office, including supervising a staff of three and ensuring the School is in compliance with records management requirements and other guidelines of the UNC -Chapel Hill University Development Office ( UDO ).

The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and serves the school in the following capacities: support the strategic needs of the School as an active member of the Dean’s Leadership Team. Serve as the Assistant Director of the School of Government Foundation, actively building financially and programmatically supportive relationships with SOG Foundation Board members, and managing Board membership.

The Associate Dean works closely with the School’s assigned Liaison in the University Development Office, currently the Executive Director of Development for Schools and Units, and serves the university-wide development program in the following capacities: maintains team members’ accountability to fundraising metrics consistent with university practice, serves as a member of the Constituent Units Council with their peers, ensures that university-wide development guidelines and policies are followed.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of seven to ten years of experience. A familiarity with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the State of North Carolina will be valued highly.

Preference for candidates that have the ability to understand the School’s non-traditional donor base, targeting businesses and communities in fundraising efforts, and be comfortable networking accordingly.

Experience and/or interest in development efforts that support public service endeavors similar to the School’s are valued.

Essential Skills:

Experience in the field of development, with a demonstrated record of accomplishments with respect to major gifts and corporate and foundation fundraising, and a demonstrated ability to launch and manage new comprehensive fund-raising programs working independently and with volunteers.

Requires exceptional oral and written communications skills, along with ability to work efficiently on multiple projects.

The incumbent should understand goal-setting, apply metrics, and think strategically.

Demonstrating a deep care for and knowledge of North Carolina, the incumbent should have the ability to identify with the School’s unique mission and be willing and able to demonstrate its values of non-partisanship, policy-neutrality, and responsiveness.

The position requires frequent travel in the State of North Carolina and occasional evening and weekend work.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.