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  Req#: REQ_0000049080

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  JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  Penn State is currently seeking a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Campus Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Penn State Great Valley, a special mission campus dedicated to graduate professional education in business, engineering, and technology. As a member of Penn State Great Valley 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 the campus’ high-potential constituencies, this position reports directly to an Assistant Vice President for University Development and receives direction from campus leadership on fundraising objectives and priorities. The Director of Campus Development also works with other partners across the University and central development offices. With significant experience not only in fundraising but also in management, and with an entrepreneurial and ambitious vision for Penn State Great Valley’s fundraising operation, the Director of Development will:

  • Articulate Penn State’s and the campus’ needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
  • Provide leadership and direction to all aspects of the development programs at the campus;
  • Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation
  • Develop annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program;

  • Work collaboratively with campus leadership, campus advisory board, campaign committee volunteers, and central University Development staff to ensure fundraising success;
  • Build and foster relationships with increasingly diverse internal and external stakeholders;
  • Lead campus’ development efforts to successfully identify, cultivate and solicit alumni and friends;
  • Manage a development budget;
  • Develop and present formal proposals;
  • Interpret research information pertinent to relationship building with potential donors;
  • Work collaboratively with campus leadership, staff, volunteers, and donors to create and implement plans to secure philanthropic gifts (at a $2,500 to $99,999 level), as well as major gifts ($100,000+);
  • Travel 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 the campus and its priorities and values.

  This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and five 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 use 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.

  Penn State Great Valley

  Penn State Great Valley is at the cutting edge of curricula and educational innovation. Our graduate engineering program portfolio is ranked #3 in the nation; our programs attract students from across the US and the World – this fall we have over 100 international students from South East Asia, South America, West Africa, and Europe; and we are the home for Penn State’s graduate programs in data analytics and artificial intelligence.

  Philanthropy has significant impact on the campus. Each year, the campus awards almost $200,000 to support students as they achieve their graduate degrees. Philanthropic dollars also assist our students by supporting global learning experiences for a dozen students each year. Penn State Great Valley raised $3,596,093 in recent campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” providing resources for student scholarships, academic programs, and our Knowledge Commons – a state-of-the-art shared learning space that fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.

  Private support will continue to help Penn State Great Valley to realize their ambitious vision for the future: https://greatvalley.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-strategic-plan

  Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations

  As a member of 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 operations in the country. We’re looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good. Learn more about the Office of University Development 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 world. 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 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 Penn State Great Valley campus, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, less than 30 miles from Philadelphia: malvern.org and visitphilly.com/areas/chester-county

  CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

  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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