Job Information
University of Kentucky Philanthropy Dir Assoc Sr/Student Success in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Philanthropy Dir Assoc Sr/Student Success |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49318 |
| Working Title | Director of Philanthropy, Student Success |
| Department Name | 14000:Office Of Development |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 49 |
| Salary Range | $72,405-119,496/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 8 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels. Must have ability to travel throughout Kentucky and the U.S. for donor visits. |
| Shift | Days; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday, with some weekends and evenings |
| Job Summary | Managed jointly by the UK Philanthropy Office and the Office for Student Success, the Philanthropy Director Associate Senior (Director of Philanthropy) is responsible for the overall leadership of philanthropy activities for the Office of Vice President for Student Success (OVPSS). With a primary focus on major gift fundraising at high giving levels, the incumbent will engage in progressively more sophisticated philanthropic giving conversations with major gift donors and prospects of greater capacity. Manage volunteer philanthropy leadership council. The Director of Philanthropy will be an active participant in the daily activities of the Office for Student Success, particularly those relating to Student Success unit support and philanthropy. The incumbent will maintain open lines of communication with area lead AVPs and Student Success unit leaders as appropriate on ongoing philanthropic initiatives. Other duties as assigned. The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT- Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency. By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team! |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will be a strong, collaborative leader with a proven record of success in building and sustaining relationships that foster major gift giving. This position requires an individual who understands person-to-person relationships and has the ability to convincingly articulate the vision and priorities of the University and match them to the interests of prospective donors. Familiarity with planned giving, charitable gift arrangements as well as demonstrated experience in marketing, philanthropic messaging and persuasive writing is also desirable. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of professional fund raising experience, a demonstrated record of success and a minimum of 5 years in successful management of fundraising work planning. Experience at a higher education institution and an understanding of the Land-grant mission is preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/06/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
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- How many years of experience do you have working within a major academic institution?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- Making relationships and connecting parents to the University of Kentucky is critical to the success of this position. Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with others.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- Have you held a previous job that required travel and measured metrics as part or all of your job requirements?
- Yes
- No
- How many years of development experience do you have interacting with prospective donors to execute cultivation and fundraising strategies?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
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