Executive Director, Development for Business School Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1663)

Description

The Highlights:   Reporting to the AVP for Development and Campaign Operations, the Executive Director of Development is responsible for crafting and implementing the overall plan of Advancement activity for the Driehaus College of Business. This individual will be responsible for setting strategy related to major, planned and principal gift prospects for the College, and crafting a program of activity to ensure a healthy pipeline of donors into the future. In addition to managing a portfolio of high-level prospects for the College, the Executive Director will manage and guide the efforts of the other major gift development officers charged with raising funds for DCOB. The Executive Director will also inform strategy for broad-based alumni engagement and build/strengthen volunteer activity across the College. By closely working with the Dean, academic partners and senior Advancement leadership, the Executive Director is expected to play a significant role in setting strategy that will further the philanthropic goals of the College.
  What You'll Do:

• Maintains a portfolio of high-capacity prospects and primarily focusing on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts for DePaul.
• Manages and guides development staff charged with raising funds for the College of Business.
• Develops and implements annual and long-range major gifts fund-raising plans and programs based on meeting specific process targets and financial goals.
• Advises and assists with initiatives at the request of the Deans and/or the AVP; participates, to a 
  reasonable extent, in university-wide activities and initiatives, task forces, and committees; Maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
• Oversee development staff (2-3) for the College of Business.
• Oversee College of Business development budget.

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree required; a graduate degree (preferably an MBA or JD) is desired.
• 10 years increasingly responsible experience building and managing relationships with individuals of high net worth.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting and staffing high-level volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising development of staff members.
• Experience in campaign planning and goal-setting preferred.
• Polished, professional demeanor and superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to develop relationships with colleagues across all areas of Advancement and the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of colleagues.
• Enthusiasm, a commitment to excellence, motivational ability, and the ability to successfully interact with high net-worth individuals and their families.
• Comfortable operating independently and taking initiative within the context of team-based, collaborative environment
• Ability to develop and organize long-term plans and execute those plans.
• An awareness and understanding of the value of higher education and an ability to understand a professional school setting.
• Position requires some travel and occasional evening and weekend work for events and donor meetings.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $119,397 to 153,000.00 annually   The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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