Executive Director of Development
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- May 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the
University of Virginia in the search for an Executive Director of
Development.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the
Executive Director of Development will play a leadership role in
the creation of a new team and the coordination of prospecting,
fundraising, and campaign planning for University Priorities within
University Advancement. The Executive Director will rebuild and
transform the team responsible for philanthropy earmarked for
pan-University priorities, working with centrally based Directors
of Development on their annual work plans, travel plans, goals, and
pipeline development. Partnering with the Associate Vice President
and Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that everyone
works strategically, collaboratively, and efficiently internally
and externally. The Executive Director will lead efforts to
organize and hire key fundraisers for the University Priorities
team and will supervise five director-level positions. The
successful candidate must reside in Virginia and be available to
attend meetings regularly in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and
inaugurated a bold experiment – a public university designed to
advance human knowledge, educate leaders, and cultivate an informed
citizenry. More than two centuries later, this vision is thriving.
Across Grounds – and throughout the world – UVA students, faculty,
staff, and alumni challenge convention, break barriers, and pursue
the greater good.
The University is an iconic public institution of higher education,
boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and
distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud
history as a renowned research university. The community and
culture of the University are enriched by active student
self-governance, sustained commitment to the arts, and a robust
NCAA Division I Athletics program.
In its third century, the University of Virginia offers an
affordable, world-class education that is consistently ranked among
the nation’s best including #4 Best Public National
University, U.S. News & World Report, 2021; #2 Best
Value Public University, Money Magazine, 2021; and #1 Hospital
in Virginia, U.S. News and World Report, 2020-21. As one
of the nation’s leading public institutions, UVA pushes the
boundaries of what’s possible – always in the name of the greater
good. This is made possible by an unswerving commitment to
initiatives that grow, strengthen. and shape this institution for
the future.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, University
Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives, and unique
identity. It strives to create and maintain working environments
that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming so it can best achieve
its mission of supporting its broadly diverse partners, schools,
and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and friends of the
University.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
eight years of relevant experience. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission and vision of the University of Virginia
as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the
prospectus.
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