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Senior Director of Development

Employer
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Jul 14, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Other Administrative
Fields
Education
Employment Type
Full Time

Senior Director of Development

University of Illinois Cancer Center

The UI Cancer Center (UICC) invites applicants for the position of Senior Director of Development. The Senior Director of Development (SDD) will be responsible for the strategic development and management of engagement and fundraising priorities for the UI Cancer Center (UICC). In partnership with the UICC Senior Leadership and UI Health Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Advancement, the SDD oversees the fundraising program focused on raising six- and seven-figure commitments from individuals and organizations for key activities in the UICC. The SDD provides strategic vision and leadership, guides and leads the fundraising program and staff to increase the visibility and impact of the program across campus and community; and conveys the needs of the UICC to potential donors and recognize opportunities when the interest of donors intersects with the UICC's priorities.

See full ad and submit application online by June 28, 2021 at: jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=146423.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree (Master's preferred) in Communications, Business Administration, Liberal Arts or related field required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated successful experience, ideally in higher education or healthcare, garnering at least six-figure gift from major/principal donor(s).
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to be highly organized, creative, energetic and assertive, in addition to exhibiting the independent judgement and personal integrity required to carry out a senior management role in fundraising.
  • A team-oriented approach to colleagues and proven ability to manage people in a positive and constructive environment are essential.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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