Director of Development, University Scholarships

East Carolina University

$52,889 - $70,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Nov 19, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Director of Development, University Scholarships
Position Number	500549
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	UAH Major Gifts
Department Homepage	give.ecu.edu
Advertising Department	UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
Division	University Advancement
Classification Title	Director Professional
Working Title	Director of Development, University Scholarships
Number of Vacancies	2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$52,889 - $70,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Staff Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	The Division of University Advancement is the friend-raising and fund-raising arm of the general academic areas of the university; therefore, all of its activities are designed to generate support, financial or otherwise for East Carolina University. The units and subunits within the division work together to identify, involve, cultivate, and solicit alumni and friends of the university to gain financial support from the private sector for the purpose of enhancing the long- and short-range growth and welfare of the university. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement is responsible for the following diverse units: Alumni Relations, ECU Foundation, Medical and Health Sciences Foundation of ECU and University Development
Job Duties	The Director of Development is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of constituents including alumni, donors, divisional colleagues, campus partners, and volunteers. The Director of Development will regularly communicate with previous scholarship recipients and current scholarship supporters. The Director of Development will build a growing pipeline of philanthropic gifts from young alumni and future major prospects that will support strategic initiatives, particularly annually funded scholarships and student experiential learning opportunities. The Director of Development will work closely with the Regional Gift Team, Prospect Development team, ECU Foundation Director of Development, Annual Giving team, Alumni Relations team, the Honors College, and the Office of Scholarships. 75% - Fundraising and Donor Engagement The Director of Development will manage a portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership annual giving and major gift prospects who are interested in giving to student support funds. The Director of Development will meet face to face and virtually with prospective and current donors who live locally and in designated regions including but not limited to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Director of Development will coordinate with divisional and campus partners to provide opportunities for prospective and current donors to interact with current ECU students and campus leaders on and off campus. The Director of Development will develop ideas for personalized touch points for current and prospective donors. The Director of Development will work consistently and accurately with the alumni and donor database to ensure that contacts, solicitations, and other donor activities are entered in a timely manner and donor records are accurate. 25%- Scholarship Content Expert The Director of Development will work closely with the Regional Gift Team, Prospect Development team, Annual Giving team, Alumni Relations team, the Honors College, and the Office of Scholarships to maximize scholarship fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will maintain robust knowledge of student support funding priorities and regularly communicate those priorities to the fundraising teams. The Director of Development will work closely with the ECU Foundation Director of Development to oversee the scholarship administration and donor stewardship processes within each college and unit.
Minimum Education/Experience	A Bachelor's degree A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional experience working in a relationship-based role or other related professions Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions Must be proficient using Microsoft Office software
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Strong organization and interpersonal skills with a solid attention to detail Strong active listening skills Exhibit time management skills that allow for appropriate follow up and adaptation to emerging needs Understanding of the culture and mechanics of higher education fundraising Familiarity with software like Blackbaud, Ascend, Agilon ONE, and ThankView Demonstrated appetite for being an effective team player Familiarity with ECU Demonstrated success in overcoming barriers and problem solving Exceptional relationship building skills Goals oriented, exhibit a strong work ethic, and motivated to be an effective member of this mission driven organization Willing to approach roles and tasks with a commitment to the mission and values of East Carolina University
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	10/24/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	11/07/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81566
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.