Senior Director of Development II (T236127)The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Senior Director of Development II in the Office of Advancement and Heersink School of Medicine for the O'Neal Cancer Center. This position will be expected to develop fundraising priorities and seek to grow philanthropic success through established metrics on an annual basis – including dollar, visit, solicitations and proposals presented goals. The Senior Director of Development II will be experienced in developing complex projects and implementing strategies for a highly complex fundraising team. The incumbent will lead and direct a team to meet yearly metrics, provide professional development opportunities, and provide leadership to a volunteer Advisory Board.The Senior Director of Development II position is expected to design and implement plans for annual giving, grateful patient, and principal, major and mid‑level gifts. This position will function as an integral part of a team partnering with central Advancement teams to maximize philanthropic support. The position will report to the Associate Vice President for Development and is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork with physicians, faculty and Department chairs to identify potential sources of private gift support and develop appropriate strategies to generate major and principal gifts to support the O'Neal Cancer Center.Manage an overall strategic vision for the development office including developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.Raise major and principal gifts from multiple donor groups (corporations, foundations, grateful patients, and community).Build and manage a portfolio of high‑worth principal gift donors and prospects while also managing a team including hiring, setting individual and team metrics, and coaching/developing all team members.Performs other duties as assigned.Salary Pay Range$104,045 – $135,000QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related field and eight (8) years of related experience is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.Preferred QualificationsMinimum 8 years of higher education fundraising or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years major gift experience with demonstrated successExperience working in healthcarePreferencesAbility to conceive, plan and implement fundraising programs which focus on building internal and external relationshipsAbility to lead and mentor a development staff while also successfully meeting performance metricsAbility to lead and advise volunteer leadership boardExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsCRM usage and managementKnowledge of HIPAA‑compliant fundraising practices in healthcare philanthropyIntermediate Financial ModelingPolitical Acumen / Social AwarenessStakeholder management (internal and/or volunteer)Strong organizational, process and planning skillsStrong emotional intelligence, interviewing skills and able to receive and give constructive feedbackStrong leadership and team‑building skillsAdvanced Board ManagementAdvanced NegotiationAdvanced Portfolio ManagementAdvanced Project ManagementAdvanced knowledge of planned giving/endowmentsEqual Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity StatementUAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.#J-18808-Ljbffr