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Senior Director of Advancement, Gary W. Rollins College of Business
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Position Number: 5822304
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Senior Director of Advancement, Gary W. Rollins College of Business
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Senior Director of Advancement, Gary W. Rollins College of Business - 24000002H1

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Senior Director of Advancement, Gary W. Rollins College of Business

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc.

The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. (UC Foundation) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Advancement for the University of Tennessee Chattanooga's Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean, the Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for setting and executing fundraising strategy to support the priorities of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business.

This role will focus on securing philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising: Develop and execute fundraising strategies to reach the philanthropic goals for the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Build relationships and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective donors. Manage and steward 80-100 major prospects, with annual performance expectations related to visits, proposals, and dollars raised. Engage and maximize participation of board members, volunteers, and advocates in fundraising efforts. Administer special fundraising campaigns and projects.

Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with the Dean, faculty members, department heads and volunteers to identify priorities, implement fundraising strategies and engage donors. Prepare customized presentations, proposals, prospective briefings, thank you notes, donor reports, and related communications. Conduct timely and donor centric outreach involving email, phone calls, and written correspondence. Coordinate with Advancement colleagues on projects and strategies for assigned college/unit including stewardship, communications, annual giving and alumni relations projects related to the college, including direct response, crowdfunding, give days, and faculty/campaign efforts, among others.

Administration & Engagement: Perform other professional duties as needed to assure the efficiency and effectiveness of development operations as assigned by the Vice Chancellor or Senior Associate Vice chancellor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Senior Director of Advancement position is required to have:

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of fundraising, sales, business development or closely related experience

Prior knowledge and/or familiarity with local and national business environments

Ability and confidence to effectively identify, cultivate, solicit and steward financial commitments

Ability to work independently and confidently with senior leadership at UTC and in corporate sector

Ability to design and implement strategies for fundraising campaigns and individual donor cultivation

High-level interpersonal and relationship building skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 5 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

Degree in business or related field and/or work experience in sales or business environment

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before December 1, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: February 2025

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. manages the private endowment of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The UC Foundation was created in 1969 when the private University of Chattanooga merged with Chattanooga City College and joined the University of Tennessee system of statewide campuses.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor's programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master's programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate.

The Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers high-quality educational programs that prepare students to excel in today's competitive business environment. Accredited by AACSB International since 1982, the college provides a range of undergraduate programs in fields including accounting, analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, management, and marketing. For those pursuing advanced education, the college also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA), a Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and a Master of Science in Management (MSM), each designed to support career growth and professional development. Learn more at www.utc.edu/rollins.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Chattanooga Foundation's legal duty to furnish information.

Job
Executive/Administrative

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization
Chattanooga Alumni Pay Campus/Institute Development Foundation

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Nov 21, 2024, 4:35:05 PM

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.

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