Job description

**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development & Alumni Relations at the St. Thomas University College of Law will serve as the College of Law’s chief philanthropy officer and will manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. The Director of Development & Alumni Relations will work collaboratively with the Vice President of Philanthropy and the Dean of the College of Law to advance the mission of the law school by conceptualizing and implementing strategies to increase financial support from alumni and donors. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for meeting individual and College of Law fundraising goals as well as planning and executing all law alumni-related events and activities. The position will also assist the overall Philanthropy division with special projects and cross-department needs as required. The Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a professional who works closely with the leadership teams of the main university and its College of Law, the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, College of Law generally fulfills these duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and implement programs, projects, and events that strategically engage and connect alumni, donors, and the community with the STU College of Law.
• Take responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities, including maintaining an active level of contacts, identifying new prospective donors and volunteers, providing stewardship, and coordinating volunteer fundraising efforts.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of the College of Law events, including support for departmental special events.
• Stay informed on current university and law school initiatives and activities.
• Staff the Dean of the College of Law and faculty for visits with potential funders, both on campus and in assigned regions. This includes preparing briefings, developing a cultivation strategy, and coordinating follow-up after meetings.
• Develop relationships leading to gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Establish and enhance ongoing relationships with alumni and friends through personal visits, phone calls, and meaningful contacts.
• Work extensively with the Raiser’s Edge database to generate queries and exports needed for annual giving outreach.
• Prepare regular statistical and analytical reports on the College of Law’s development progress using the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Participate in the support of division-wide or cross-departmental initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. JD a plus, but not a requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in development (major gifts fundraising), preferably in a university or law school setting.
• Substantial experience in major and planned gifts, donor interactions and relationships.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of personnel, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective organizational skills and strong detail orientation.
• Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Strong administrative writing, reporting, presenting and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to excel while handling multiple tasks and competing priorities at the same time.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse constituencies.
• In-depth knowledge of Raiser's Edge and/or Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of St. Thomas University and its College of Law.
• Position requires irregular work hours that necessitate a willingness to commit to evening/ weekend activities and accessibility, as well as occasional travel.

Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Development and fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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