Assistant Director of Special Projects, Proposal Development

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 22, 2024

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Provide a file that includes writing samples and any relevant materials that demonstrate your expertise in proposal development.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	003810
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director of Special Projects, Proposal Development
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, Typical university hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends as needed.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	University Advancement
Department	Development (Adm)
Work Location	Foundation
Salary Range	$60,000 - $65,000
Primary Purpose of Department	The Office of University Development's primary purpose is to build philanthropic relationships that engage alumni, donors, students, faculty, and the community in supporting the University's mission. These efforts include working closely with the donors, governing boards, alumni, friends, community members, foundations, and corporations to increase private giving to the University. The Office of University Development is within the division of University Advancement.
Primary Purpose of Position	Reporting to the Senior Director of Special Projects and Campaigns, the Assistant Director of Special Projects and Proposal Development leads, manages, creates, and implements fundraising initiatives that enhance and support fundraising efforts and campaign priorities.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Assistant Director of Special Projects and Proposal Development will handle a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments to support key special projects, develop fundraising strategies and tactics for a variety of initiatives, and partner with all areas of Advancement. Working in a collaborative team environment, the Assistant Director regularly meets with gift officers and University Advancement colleagues on project development and management to produce deliverables in support of fundraising goals. In addition, the Assistant Director maintains comprehensive knowledge of the University's priorities and programs to actively align those with potential donors. The Assistant Director will interact at a high level with University leadership and volunteers and must embrace the opportunity to work as a collaborative partner with a variety of colleagues involved in advancing the University.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 3+ years of related professional experience in fundraising, sales, or project management.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse nature of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision. Experience designing and developing materials independently and/or experience working with graphic designers. Experience preparing proposals to secure funding through diverse revenue sources, including individuals, corporations, and foundations. Goal-oriented self-starter with high-attention to detail. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising. Ability to build effective internal and external relationships. Excellent verbal communication skills and outstanding writing ability. Commitment to collegial and collaborative team approach. Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams. Optimism, perseverance, and a positive attitude. Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor information systems, Adobe Creative Cloud products, Microsoft and Google Suite of software products, project management software, and donor databases. Experience in higher education institutional advancement. Capacity to be proactive, by anticipating needs and looking ahead.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	Provide a file that includes writing samples and any relevant materials that demonstrate your expertise in proposal development. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
Posting Open Date	10/22/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
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Applicant Documents

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