University of Virginia
Assistant or Associate Director of Development, Student Affairs
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
The University of Virginia (UVA) is
seeking
a highly qualified candidate to join the Student and Family Philanthropy team as an Assistant or Associate Director of Development. UVA has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals.
Our community is comprised of a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs.
We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Position Summary Reporting to the Managing Director of Student and Family Philanthropy, the successful candidate will generate philanthropic support for the Division of Student Affairs (the Division). The Assistant or Associate Director will
be responsible for
managing a portfolio of current and prospective annual giving and major-gift level donors ($100K+) and developing a comprehensive solicitation and stewardship strategy to move them towards giving levels that achieve yearly and long-range fundraising goals. Responsibilities Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to include
special events
, communications, annual campaigns, and major gift strategies.
Travelling nationally to
identify
, cultivate, and
solicit
prospects.
Collaborating with other fundraisers in the department and across the University in overall relationship building of alumni, parents, and friends to ensure a coordinated approach for prospects and donors and to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation plans.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Strong candidates for this role will be collaborative, tenacious, and entrepreneurial. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to
small details
. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least three years of related experience for Assistant Director, or five years of related experience for the Associate Director level.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education development with
a track record
of closing five-figure (Assistant) or six-figure (Associate) gifts.
Strong affinity for the student experience at UVA
Exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to the
small details
.
Demonstrated
record of sound judgment and professionalism
Experience using data to evaluate and plan.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The successful candidate must be able to travel
frequently
and be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Salary Range (optional) The
anticipated
hiring range
is
$60,000
–$
67,000
,
for
Assistant
Director and $70,000-$77,000 for Associate Director
commensurate
with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location This is
an exempt-leve
l,
benefited
position. Learn more about
UVA benefits
.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
External
Affairs at UVA, which includes Advancement, offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and
maintain
a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and be able to work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. Depending on the type of position and work performed, or as
deemed
by the manager, some positions may be
required
to work intermittently in our shared office space
located
in Charlottesville, Virginia. This hybrid position can be worked remotely, although frequent in-person work in our office building, on UVA Grounds, or at event venues is
required
. The successful candidate will live within driving distance of Charlottesville, Virginia.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit
UVA Life
and
Embark CVA
. Application Timeline Application
review
will begin after
August 4, 2025
. Additional Requirements Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This p
osition
will not
consider candidates who
require
immigration
sponsorship
now
or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074879
. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission
field
. You can
submit
multiple documents into
this one
field or combine them into one PDF
.
Applications without all
required
documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.” Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be
requested
, with at least three responses
required
. Contact For questions about the position, please contact
April Sibiski, nbu2ag@virginia.edu.
For q
uestions about the application process, please contact
Jon
Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click
here
to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
seeking
a highly qualified candidate to join the Student and Family Philanthropy team as an Assistant or Associate Director of Development. UVA has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals.
Our community is comprised of a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs.
We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Position Summary Reporting to the Managing Director of Student and Family Philanthropy, the successful candidate will generate philanthropic support for the Division of Student Affairs (the Division). The Assistant or Associate Director will
be responsible for
managing a portfolio of current and prospective annual giving and major-gift level donors ($100K+) and developing a comprehensive solicitation and stewardship strategy to move them towards giving levels that achieve yearly and long-range fundraising goals. Responsibilities Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to include
special events
, communications, annual campaigns, and major gift strategies.
Travelling nationally to
identify
, cultivate, and
solicit
prospects.
Collaborating with other fundraisers in the department and across the University in overall relationship building of alumni, parents, and friends to ensure a coordinated approach for prospects and donors and to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation plans.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Strong candidates for this role will be collaborative, tenacious, and entrepreneurial. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to
small details
. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least three years of related experience for Assistant Director, or five years of related experience for the Associate Director level.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education development with
a track record
of closing five-figure (Assistant) or six-figure (Associate) gifts.
Strong affinity for the student experience at UVA
Exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity and the ability to keep the big picture in focus while attending to the
small details
.
Demonstrated
record of sound judgment and professionalism
Experience using data to evaluate and plan.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The successful candidate must be able to travel
frequently
and be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Salary Range (optional) The
anticipated
hiring range
is
$60,000
–$
67,000
,
for
Assistant
Director and $70,000-$77,000 for Associate Director
commensurate
with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location This is
an exempt-leve
l,
benefited
position. Learn more about
UVA benefits
.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
External
Affairs at UVA, which includes Advancement, offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and
maintain
a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and be able to work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. Depending on the type of position and work performed, or as
deemed
by the manager, some positions may be
required
to work intermittently in our shared office space
located
in Charlottesville, Virginia. This hybrid position can be worked remotely, although frequent in-person work in our office building, on UVA Grounds, or at event venues is
required
. The successful candidate will live within driving distance of Charlottesville, Virginia.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit
UVA Life
and
Embark CVA
. Application Timeline Application
review
will begin after
August 4, 2025
. Additional Requirements Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This p
osition
will not
consider candidates who
require
immigration
sponsorship
now
or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074879
. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission
field
. You can
submit
multiple documents into
this one
field or combine them into one PDF
.
Applications without all
required
documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.” Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be
requested
, with at least three responses
required
. Contact For questions about the position, please contact
April Sibiski, nbu2ag@virginia.edu.
For q
uestions about the application process, please contact
Jon
Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click
here
to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr