Development Associate Senior Director – College of Engineering

Job Summary: The Development Associate
Senior Director generates charitable support for The University of
Alabama in excess of $3.0 million annually. Identifies, cultivates,
solicits, and stewards prospects believed to be capable of making
major gifts. Meets defined visit and solicitation goals. Works
closely with deans, faculty, volunteers, and other stakeholders to
achieve goals. Solicits significant, major-level gifts including
current gifts, pledges, and planned gifts. Prioritizes tasks set in
consultation with supervisors. Manages the development office of a
college, department, or division. Provides guidance, trains, and/or
may supervise other development employees.

Additional Department Summary: Dual
reporting structure to the Office of Development and the Dean of
the College of Engineering.

Required Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years
of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public
relations experience; OR master’s degree and four (4) years of
development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public
relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum
Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an
acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with
University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some
driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Good public
relations, oral and written communications, excellent
organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills required.
Ability to use personal computer for word processing and standard
software packages.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to
hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a
pre-employment background investigation and information obtained
from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction
reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT
automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this
position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative
behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the
prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring
decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of
Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity
Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family
medical history information, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated
against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees
of this institution are protected under Federal law from
discrimination on several bases.