Director of Development, Pamplin College of Business

Virginia Tech would like to invite applicants for the position of: Director of Development, Pamplin College of Business, Posting #AP0170289.

The Director of Development in the Pamplin College of Business will solicit philanthropic gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the college which align with the College's strategic priorities. This highly motivated professional will be involved with the planning and implementation of the College's major gift fund raising efforts in support of current operations, endowment, capital, and other priorities from private sources as Virginia Tech prepares for a comprehensive campaign. He/She will fulfill the duties under the direction of the college in close cooperation with the University's central advancement office.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Advancement in the Pamplin College of Business, the Director of Development will:

• Assist with fund-raising activities for the Pamplin College of Business within designated time frames.
• Travel, on average, five to eight days per month to cultivate, solicit, steward, and identify prospects for the Pamplin College of Business.
• Have a portfolio of between 75-100 prospects.
• Have typical solicitation ranges of $250,000 to $1,000,000+.
• Close $2,000,000 per year using a three-year rolling average.
• Close on average 10–13 gifts per fiscal year.
• Manage a team of three fundraisers on behalf of the College, including coaching and development of gift officers, 2 major gifts and one leadership gifts.
• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies which include building, managing, and soliciting a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Establish strong working relationships with central advancement, collegiate and constituent development officers and the College staff to foster a productive work environment.
• Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Advancement, Dean, department heads, program and center directors to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies in support of their programs.
• Serve as a senior member of the Pamplin College of Business Advancement team and work closely with colleagues in Pamplin Alumni Relations and Communications as part of an integrated Advancement model.

Interested candidates must apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu and search for posting #AP0170289. Include with the faculty application, a cover letter, resume, and list of five references. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process please notify the Human Resources Service Center, 540-231-9331, HRServiceCenter@vt.edu.

A review of applications will begin after 2/21/18.

Virginia Tech is an EOE employer.

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