The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hiring for Executive Director Of Development at Knoxville, TN Full Time

Executive Director of Advancement

Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee

UT Foundation

The University of Tennessee Foundation seeks applications and nominations for an accomplished, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director of Advancement for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) on UT Knoxville’s campus. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the Executive Director of Advancement is the chief advancement officer for Tickle College and is responsible for achieving the college’s advancement goals and objectives. For more information about the college, it’s mission/value, and details regarding the role, please view the prospectus here https://utfi.org/wp-content/uploads/TCE-Exec-Director-Prospectus.pdf.

Qualifications

The Executive Director of Advancement:

• Is responsible for the strategic vision and effective operations of the Tickle College of Engineering Advancement Office. Leading a staff of 7 is a key element of this position’s responsibilities.
• Helps to oversee a dynamic variety of events coordinated by the TCE Advancement Office in collaboration with TCE and UTK Advancement. They also collaborate with the dean’s office to host the TCE Board of Advisors. It is their responsibility to assess events to ensure they meet desired outcomes, have positive effect, and remain relevant, making changes a necessary on an annual basis.
• Is responsible for high-level interaction with key TCE administrators, such as deans, department heads, faculty members, and staff, to ensure alignment of development activities with TCE goals.
• Directs all aspects of fundraising to include assisting major gift officers with the identification and solicitation of major gift prospects (individuals, corporations, and foundations).
• Collaborates with the dean to facilitate development initiatives, including the solicitation of major gift prospects and the identification of prospective high-level volunteers to serve on the college’s board of advisors.
• Works with department heads and assigned major gift officers to engage them in development efforts. This position also guides all stewardship and annual giving initiatives, as well as planned giving strategies for the college.
• Is responsible for personally soliciting and closing high-level gifts from the donor base. The Executive Director assists in positioning the TCE within the university community and works with development and alumni colleagues in other areas of the campus – colleges, planned giving, regional staff, chancellor’s office, athletics, etc. – to maximize our donor-driven philosophy of engagement and solicitation. This process requires strategy sessions among key constituencies, writing joint proposals, and facilitating joint meetings and visits with prospective donors.
• Works across all constituencies to ensure clear communication regarding major individual and corporate donors.
• Is responsible for fully understanding and persuasively articulating the college and university’s vision and mission to these constituents. 

The successful candidate must have a:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, MS preferred
• Proven successful track record of eight plus years’ experience in development in higher education or equivalent fundraising experience required
• Documented track record of major gift solicitation and success securing major gift commitments required
• Successful experience in strategic planning, human resources management, and budget management required
• Experience in and/or direct familiarity with capital campaigns required
• Knowledge of or experience in annual giving, stewardship, and planned giving needed
• 2 or more years of experience in direct supervision role
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years experience in development in higher education or equivalent fundraising experience preferred
• Superlative verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to prioritize and manage complex projects and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to close major gifts.
• High degree of organizational skills
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to work with a diverse college faculty/staff and to serve a diverse constituency
• Knowledge of fundraising databases
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to motivate a team of highly productive fundraisers to maximize their skills and ensure top results

About the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Tickle College of Engineering has nine nationally renowned research centers and more than 100 state-of-the-art laboratories. Celebrating over 178 years of engineering education, the college features enrollment of over 3,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. Faculty members of the seven college departments are internationally known in their fields of study. Faculty on staff include three fellows of the National Academy of Engineering, twelve Governor’s Chairs, twelve endowed chairs, twenty-seven endowed professors, three endowed faculty fellows, and four named professors of practice. Future engineers and continuing research of the college will improve the quality of life for all citizens of Tennessee and beyond.

About Knoxville Tennessee

Knoxville boasts live music, cultural attractions, a low cost of living, and quick drives to the Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville, Atlanta, and other great American cities. All of this and more has made Knoxville one of the top 10 best cities to relocate to in the United States.

In order to be considered for candidacy, submit a cover letter and resume in addition to your online application profile. Use the link below and keyword 230000024L in order to apply.

https://hr.tennessee.edu/jobs/staff-positions/

Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Knoxville Development Pay
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 1, 2023, 6:22:36 PM