Job Information
Illinois State University Director of Development for College of Education & Laboratory Schools in Normal, Illinois
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Job Summary
The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the College of Education/Laboratory Schools (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of \$25,000 or more made via outright, pledged or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding the position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators, faculty and staff of the College and ISU Laboratory Schools. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State University\'s other colleges and administrative units.\ \ Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents.\ \ Significant travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
\$70,000 - \$86,000 Annually
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.\ 2. Experience working in higher education, with preference to experience in an environment that prepares teachers and educational administrators.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM; occasional evenings and weekends
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:\ 1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods\ 2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work\ 3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
May 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume\ Cover Letter\ Reference List
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Special Instructions for Applicants
University Benefit Highlights:\ \ - Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life\ - Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options\ - Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents\ - Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks\ - Paid benefit time\ \ Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Contact Information for Applicants
Erin Watts,\ emwatts@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity an Access at(309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
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