University of Mississippi Looking for Associate Director of Development (School of Business) Full Time

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position
identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift prospects. The incumbent is responsible for planning, executing and administering a
major gifts program for an assigned program or college in collaboration with the dean or director and development supervisor. The officer
must be knowledgeable and articulate about current giving opportunities and develop new ones. The officer engages volunteers in fundraising
efforts or service activities. Extensive travel is required to cultivate and solicit donors.

Examples of Work
Performed

• Develops fundraising strategies for assigned program.
• Takes college or university leaders on
  donor visits.
• Works with communications to develop fundraising pieces.
• Arranges visits with donors via phone, email and
  social media.
• Attends alumni, donor, college, sporting and other events.
• Promptly records interactions with donors in the
  development database.
• Sends all biographical updates to the development database.
• Runs reports to build a trip or share
  information with a supervisor.
• Travels overnight and on weekends to meet with prospective donors.
• Performs related or
  similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but
are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Cultivates
   and solicits gifts from assigned donors.
2. Works with dean/director to set goals and strategies.
3. Travels extensively and
   represents assigned program at various university functions.

Minimum
Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or
university.

AND

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution
Statement:

Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human
Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the
interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges,
click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website.
This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental
budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary
ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment
practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding
equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon
race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of
Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving
history check.

Facility: University Development (10000991)

Department:
Administrative/Professional and Clerical