Heersink School of Medicine: Director of Development-Medical Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Director of Development for Medical Education for the UAB Medicine/Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team.The primary responsibility of this position is to generate increased private gift support from alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations by successfully identifying, cultivating, and soliciting assigned prospects. Expected outcomes include intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of high-capacity/net-worth prospects. The Director of Development will effectively collaborate with faculty, colleagues, and staff both within their unit and across campus to maximize philanthropic efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development within the Heersink School of Medicine.
• This position is full-time, hybrid eligible after the probationary period.
• Responsibilities:
• Interface with Deans, Department chairs, and faculty
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and plans
• Raise major gifts from multiple donor groups (alumni, corporate/foundations, community, grateful patients)
• Strategically build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Work with physicians and medical faculty in developing and executing plans to cultivate and solicit grateful patients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary Range: %2470,425-%2485,000

• Bachelorrsquo;s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of higher education fundraising or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of major gift experience
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement
• Travel required
• Driverrsquo;s License required

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• CRM usage and management
• Intermediate budget management
• Political Acumen/Social Awareness
• Stakeholder management
• Advanced Project Management
• Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant fundraising practices in healthcare philanthropy

UAB Benefits:
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System, a generous 5% retirement match in voluntary accounts, and additional RSA benefits. We also provide educational assistance for employees and their families, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events.Visit UABrsquo;s Benefits webpage atBenefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employeesfor a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is 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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.

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