Senior Director of Development
- Employer
- Elon University
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Apr 14, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Elon
University in the search for a Senior Director of
Development.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University
Advancement, the Senior Director of Development will identify and
develop relationships with Elon’s stakeholders with the goal of
soliciting annual, major, and planned gifts while implementing
strategies that ensure proper qualification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship.
Elon University, founded in 1889, is a selective private university
located in central North Carolina. Renowned as a national model for
engaged and experiential learning, Elon students work closely with
faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarship. The
curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and
sciences, complemented by nationally accredited professional and
graduate programs. Elon's 480 full-time faculty teach in more than
70 undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in business
administration, management, accounting, education, higher
education, interactive media, and physician assistant studies, as
well as doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Its more
than 6,000 undergraduate students, and nearly 800 graduate
students, come from 49 states and 50 countries to study in one of
the six schools and colleges of Elon University.
Global engagement is key to Elon’s student experience. Consistently
ranked among the top programs in the nation, nearly 50% of Elon
students participate in at least one international study
experience, often combined with internships, research, or service.
The university also offers opportunities for students to study away
within the United States, with programs in Los Angeles, New York
City, Washington, D. C., Hawaii, and Alaska. In addition, community
service is central to an Elon University education with the
institution earning top rankings by the federal government’s
Corporation for National and Community Service. More than 80% of
students participate in service-learning opportunities during their
time at Elon. Large percentages of Elon students also complete
internships, hold a campus leadership position, and work on
undergraduate research projects—demonstrating the importance of
experiential learning in an Elon University education. More than
200 student organizations thrive on campus, providing a variety of
opportunities for students to get involved and the 17
intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams offer additional
avenues for Elon students to succeed. The university competes as a
member of the Colonial Athletics Association in NCAA Division I.
There are also 18 intramural and 21 club sports offered.
Elon University is ranked among the top 100 national universities
by U.S. News & World Report, earning the top national
ranking for undergraduate teaching for two consecutive years and
sixth for innovation. Elon is also a leader in the “Programs to
Look For” feature as the only college or university ranked in the
top 20 in all eight categories of academic programs linked to
student success and positive learning outcomes. Elon is named in
the top five “best-run” colleges by Princeton Review and
is recognized for excellence in academic and student life programs
with the #6 best college theater, eighth most beautiful campus, #9
best career services, and thirteenth best college dorms. Poets
& Quants ranks Elon University among the nation’s top
undergraduate business, marketing, and MBA programs. In addition,
Elon is named one of the nation’s top 30 “best value” private
universities by Kipllinger’s Personal Finance
magazine.
Elon University values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds,
cultures, experiences, and perspectives of its community members.
It embraces diversity in its broadest sense, including, but not
limited to, diversity of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic standing, and intellectual viewpoint.
Elon University will consider candidates with a broad range of
backgrounds. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience and at least five years of development or
relevant experience, preferably within higher education, is
preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter
and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of
Elon University as well as the responsibilities and qualifications
presented in the prospectus. Preference will be given to
applications received by April 20, 2023.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1262.
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