Director of Development, College of Engineering

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) University Advancement (UA) is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Engineering. The Director of Development (DOD) will secure private support for funding priorities within the College in consultation and collaboration with the AVP and the Dean.

The position will actively manage a defined portfolio of major gift prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship while also growing the base of major gift support through establishment of new relationships.

The director will build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between donors, friends, alumni, businesses and the community with academic leadership, faculty, and staff. The director is responsible for developing a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the college/school/area funding priorities with a primary focus on gift solicitation at the major gift level of $10,000 and above.

The Director of Development (DOD) is a high-level development professional with knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, substantial fundraising experience. The DOD reports to the EDOD or AVP and indirectly to the dean or administrator of the college, school, unit, or program. The DOD is jointly evaluated by the EDOD or AVP and the appropriate administrator. Additionally, DAR may hire a DOD that is only a direct report to the EDOD or AVP for specific projects or programs.

The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno’s mission is to provide students with a rigorous, hands-on education in engineering and computer science that prepares them to solve real-world problems and become leaders in their field. The students, scholars, and staff in the College of Engineering are united in our common desire to promote comprehensive engineering solutions that benefit all segments of society and make the world a better place.

We are firmly committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion that will allow everyone to realize their full potential. The college’s future lies in its strategic plan which includes specific goals and objectives for each operational pillar and maps to the University’s goals, including achieving global recognition for academic excellence, increasing research funding and publications, expanding partnerships with industry and government, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and increasing community engagement and outreach.

Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience ORMaster’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience.

Related Experience: Successful professional experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components.

Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty - C To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related. Remarkable Retirement!Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceGenerous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterMountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity GroupsFaculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty SenateNo state income tax! Grants-in-aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact InformationSearch Chair, Holly Stanco at hstanco@unr.edu

Posting Close TimeThis posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date05/4/2024