Director of Development, Howard R. Hughes CoE [R0140234]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for
Director of Development, Howard R. Hughes College of
Engineering, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
[R0140234]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Director of Development for the UNLV Howard R. Hughes
College of Engineering is a fundraising professional reporting
jointly to the Dean of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
and to UNLV’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Associate Vice President (AVP). The Director will be responsible
for meeting individual and unit fundraising goals.

 In coordination with the Dean of the Howard R. Hughes
College of Engineering, the Director will advance the mission of
the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering by conceptualizing and
implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni
and donors. This role emphasizes the qualification and cultivation
of prospective and existing donors that may lead to successful
solicitations of major gifts in support of unit priorities.

The Director of Development will be responsible for managing a
donor portfolio of 125 prospects with a philanthropic capacity to
give $25,000 or more to UNLV. The Director will initiate and
conduct 10-15 visits per month for the purpose of determining
philanthropic interests, capacity, and readiness of current and
prospective donors. Of these visits, 30% will be
qualification-based. The Director will also be expected to travel
outside of Southern Nevada 30% of the time to visit current or
prospective donors to the Howard R. Hughes College of
Engineering.

The Director will develop tailored cultivation and solicitation
strategies and present written and oral proposals to donors. The
Director will solicit gifts directly, working independently or with
the Dean of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering and other
appropriate unit representatives to implement successful
solicitation strategies. The Director will also participate or lead
the unit’s strategic planning for short-term and long-term
fundraising goals and work with external and internal constituents
to promote understanding of fundraising priorities.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support
for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate
in maintaining a respectful, positive work
environment.

About the UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni
Engagement

The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) fosters
relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations
and encourages private financial support for the students, faculty,
research, and innovative programs that distinguish UNLV as an
exceptional university.

PAE currently employs nearly 100 team members. We seek to hire
talented professionals who will share the university’s vision for
excellence in academics and research, as well as a commitment to
the relationships built between UNLV and its alumni and
friends.

UNLV is a vibrant campus, a supportive workplace, and has tools
to help you achieve professional and personal growth. We offer a
variety of career opportunities and generous compensation
packages 

Living Our Values

As a team member of PAE, you will be part of a growing,
inclusive division that values integrity, trust, excellence,
teamwork, and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university as recognized by the United States Department
of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA) with a minimum of three to five years of experience in
higher education major gift development or comparable
experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Higher Education or Alumni Engagement is
preferred. Five to seven years of comparable experience is
preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity,
equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a
respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for the Director of Development, Howard R.
Hughes College of Engineering is $82,000-$85,000. Salary
competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF
WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off,
  sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and
  vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits
  programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
  schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and
  dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal
  and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness
  Recreation Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard
  discounts on and off campus
• Wellness
  programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing
qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may
be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search
chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications because this is the information on which
the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of
candidates’ materials will begin on February 2,
2024.

Materials should be addressed to Craig Jackson
Jr., Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through
Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with
the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at
(702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

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your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution
of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and
staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees,
producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is
classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research
activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining
top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying
population and workforce, driving economic activity through
increased research and community partnerships, and creating an
academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch
of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre
main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most
affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV
sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual
listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for
undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the
rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our
commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and
building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

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providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
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of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a
form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.
Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will
act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence,
to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on
the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it
operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et
seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R.
Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its
education programs and activities extends to applicants for
admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of
these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title
IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland
Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella
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United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of
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both. 

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of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of
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