Senior Director of Development, Outreach and Online Education

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is currently seeking an exceptional leader and top frontline fundraiser in the role of Senior Director of Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Outreach and Online Education (OOE). As a member of OOE and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering institutional change required to realize a more socially just University and we value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources . The University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations’ own ongoing work in these spaces: raise.psu.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Charged with guiding and overseeing all development and alumni relations activities for some of Penn State’s largest and highest-potential constituencies, this position reports directly to an Assistant Vice President for University Development and receives direction from the units’ leadership on fundraising objectives and priorities. With significant experience not only in fundraising but also in management, and with an entrepreneurial and ambitious vision for OOE’s fundraising operation, the Senior Director of Development will:

• Articulate Penn State’s and OOE’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation;
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, and support staff, with a sustained focus on fostering inclusive relationships that yield meaningful results;
• Develop annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program;

• Recruit and guide a diversely representative volunteer committee charged with meaningful roles and responsibilities in the fundraising process;
• Manage a portfolio of top prospects and plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts;
• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics;
• Serve as an ambassador for OOE and its priorities and values.

This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and eight years or more of combined major gifts and related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will also have:

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education;
• Experience in managing and leading goal-oriented teams and in planning development strategies;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated, high-net worth audiences;
• Impeccable writing, presentation skills, and ability to utilize various technologies;
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties and a valid driver’s license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Outreach and Online Education

Outreach advances Penn State’s 21st century land-grant mission by connecting the University’s faculty and student expertise to communities across the Commonwealth, nation, and world. Online Education leads the World Campus which provides 20,000+ learners with access to more than 200 online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. To learn more visit: outreach.psu.edu and worldcampus.psu.edu

Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you’ll excel right here in Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu .

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across twenty-four campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it’s the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings

Penn State is a diverse and exciting institution that embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engages all individuals to help them thrive: equity.psu.edu

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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