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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering Posting Number: NA01443 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Advancement Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the https://www.marquette.edu/ca/hr/documents/total-rewards-guide-2025.pdf. The Associate Director of Development will directly manage a portfolio of major gift prospects who have the interest to support the College and will work closely with the College lead to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospects who have the capacity to make a commitment of \$100,000 or greater. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work arrangement, with time worked both on campus as well as remotely. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Portfolio management Actively manage a portfolio of prospects for the purpose of \"moving\" constituents through the major-gift pipeline. This includes travel for face-to-face visits as well as effective digital engagement. Create and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects (\$100,000+) for the strategic initiatives of the College. Secure outright and deferred gift commitments in fulfillment of individual and team goals. Sustain and strengthen relationships with targeted alumni, parents, and friends, of the college. Collaborate with other colleagues, faculty and staff as appropriate to develop an integrated approach for cultivating prospect interest and working toward gift solicitations. 2. Meeting Attendance and UA Representation Attend relevant College and university events and meetings, some during the evenings and weekends; representing the university to external constituents. Participate in all UA, College Advancement, or other required team or staff meetings. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor\'s degree A minimum of three years of fundraising experience in higher education, including a successful track record of personal portfolio management and securing gifts at the \$100,000 or above level is required; relevant sales experience may also be considered. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds, persuading constituents to take action and participate in the life of the organi ation are critical to this role. Ability to work some evenings and weekends Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Department: University Advancement Posting Date: 03/05/2025 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6055188 It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/6055188 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.