Location: University
Development
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 607625
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by
delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
Special Information
Job Description
The Senior Director of Development for Principal Gifts, working title Director of
Development, Senior holds the primary responsibility for planning and executing development strategies for securing principal gifts (gifts
of $1 million or more). A principal gift is defined as strategic philanthropy supporting solutions for societal problems. These gifts come
from donors who believe in Northern Arizona University, see it as a formidable partner for change, and believe NAU’s work is worth a
heightened level of investment.
The Senior Director will collaborate closely with the Advancement | Foundation development team to
strategically coordinate engagement and stewardship for the university’s most significant donors who are interested in supporting NAU’s
strategic priorities aligned with NAU 2025 – Elevating
Excellence. This position will be critical in securing lead gifts and partnering with development staff to scale major gifts during the
university’s comprehensive campaign. The university is currently in the planning “quiet” phase of a comprehensive campaign.
The
Senior Director should model inclusivity, transparency, and – because almost all big ideas are interdisciplinary – encourage collaboration
across academic departments, university divisions, and among other internal stakeholders. The Senior Director will partner with division
colleagues to elevate the donor engagement process stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The
position will provide guidance and support to donor engagement and solicitation activities institution-wide, while preserving and nurturing
existing relationships at individual and program levels.
The Senior Director will work closely with all relationship managers to
drive principal gifts in a consistent, systematic way. The strategic participation of academic partners and other key partners is crucial
for several reasons: to nurture donor relationships, collaborate on the development and implementation of a focused and intentional
principal gift strategy, and to ensure excellent stewardship of the gift.
Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced, dynamic
development director to partner, strategize, and pursue leadership level philanthropic support. This position reports directly to the
Associate Vice President, Central Advancement.
Fundrasing – 80%
Administration – 10%
Communication – 5%
Other – 5%
Minimum
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Driving Requirement
Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of
this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by
submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving
performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business
purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.
Background Information
This
position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University
requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification
(in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer
in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new
employees’ right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery
reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to
keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus
has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and
statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records
Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Salary range
begins at $95,809. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This
position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory
time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit
package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional
Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More
information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources
benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months
according to terms
of the Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS
Plan). New employees are eligible for
benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from
their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement
System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the
new employee’s start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the
ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election.
Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.
New
employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
January 8,
2024 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit
your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your
application there are instructions available on the Human Resources
website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont
Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please
contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, [email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ
86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National
Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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