Director - College Development I
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Job Number: P1186
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Development and Foundation
Job Title
Director - College Development I
Department
Development Office
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Director of Development leads a comprehensive fundraising program in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The Director is responsible for all advancement activities in the college, focusing primarily on the successful cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts ($25,000+). Additional focus includes campaign planning, leadership annual giving, and donor stewardship. The Director builds and manages a portfolio of 80 - 100 major gift prospects; coordinates extensive schedule of personal visits with individuals, corporations and foundations, involving the dean and other faculty appropriately; supports the overall fund-raising efforts of the Development Office and the University; and develops strategic fund-raising goals and plans, elevating overall fund-raising in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences. Occasional night and or weekend hours are required. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Required Related Experience
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and successful fundraising or sales experience required.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior experience in higher education or professional sales preferred. Five (5) years progressively responsible and successful fund-raising or sales experience desired.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: July 9, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before June 23, 2025
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