Assistant Director, Development

University of Idaho

Assistant Director, Development

Location: Boise

Division/College: University Advancement (Div)

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $43,300 or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The assistant director of development is responsible for developing and expanding philanthropic investment opportunities for the university. Specific responsibilities include management of an assigned portfolio; the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual donors and prospective donors; strategic donor engagement including an emphasis on substantive, strategic appointments; proposal development; identification and solicitation of annual leadership gifts (defined as gifts of $2,500+) from individuals. This position is a key member of the Advancement development fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• One year of experience in outside sales, marketing, public relations, development or other work experience which involved direct contact with clients, customers, prospective customers, and members of the public.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, co-workers, and constituents.
• Prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Use common sense approaches and make prudent and sound decisions.
• Consider and respect diverse and alternative perspectives.
• Maintain confidentiality, to the extent allowed by law.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal working relationships.
• Provide high quality services in a cost-effective manner and to recommend improved methods of performance.
• Work under pressure and with continuous interruption’s.
• Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move publications and/or meeting/event materials weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Multiple confidential high skill level work assignments.

The ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move publications and/or meeting/event materials weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion. Multiple confidential high skill level work assignments.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003722P

Posting Date: 12/16/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than January 13, 2023.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. The information provided in your letter of qualification will be used to determine eligibility for an interview and demonstrate your communications skills.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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