Director of Development

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The mission of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is to prepare students to ignite the public conversation in our state, the nation and the world, and to understand the role of communication in fostering democracy. The school offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and administers a variety of professional development and distance-learning programs. Enrollment includes about 1,000 undergraduates and 125 graduate students in addition to professional development and distance education students. Our faculty members are international thought leaders whose scholarly and creative activities are visible and respected in the public realm.

The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is charged with developing opportunities for our School to
advance our engagement with key constituencies in N.C. and beyond. The team strives to:

We are committed to supporting and influencing a culture of excellence, respect, and inclusiveness by delivering valuable and innovative services to our constituents, creating an environment in which students, faculty and staff can thrive.

This position may be eligible for hybrid and/or remote work schedule. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is seeking the Director of Development to be a part of a successful and dynamic development and alumni engagement team. The primary purpose of the position is to secure private gifts to support the fundraising priorities of the school by partnering with donors to help them fulfill their passions and interests through philanthropy. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs.

The Director of Development will work closely with the Associate Dean and the development team to create and execute a strategic development plan to enable the school to meet its strategic goals. This individual will develop, grow and manage a portfolio of 75 to 100 major donor prospects, assuring that as many as possible are retained as continued donors to the school and are upgraded in their giving and involvement. This is a metric-driven position, and the individual will be required to meet the standard development officer metrics set by University Development Office. Activity and performance toward meeting these established goals will be tracked and monitored regularly. The individual also will manage development operations.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

The successful candidate must have progressive fundraising experience in a related organization or field with a proven track record in personally soliciting and closing major gifts. The candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement; attention to detail and accuracy; creativity and problem-solving skills. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work are required.

Comprehensive campaign fundraising experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302013 and upload the following documents:
1. CV / resume;
2. Cover letter;
3. Names and contact information of at least three professional references.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.