Director of Development Law

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Date Posted 09/06/2018
Working Title Director of Development, Law
Job Classification Development IV
Department Name 01072-IA-University Development
Job Type Staff
Position Number 0003727
Hiring Range TBD based on qualifications
Position Description

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a qualified candidate for the Director of Development position to develop and lead the fundraising and engagement strategies in support of the School of Law.

The director will function within a University-wide development and alumni relations effort, working independently and leveraging central resources and collaboration. The director will report to the Dean of Pitt Law and to the assistant vice chancellor for schools and centers. The director is responsible for major gift fundraising ($100K+), meaning identifying, qualifying and soliciting prospects, and stewarding donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations. This position will be a lead partner with the Dean on strategic priorities and will support key engagement programming such as the Board of Visitors, the Law Alumni Association, and the Pitt Law Fellows donor group.

This position supervises an administrative coordinator, a manager of constituent relations, and a development associate. The director must possess an exceptional ability to communicate with a variety of University alumni, donors, faculty, staff, senior leadership, and friends. Knowledge of and experience with the legal profession and the mission of law schools and the ability to translate that mission in ways that engage and inspire donors and alumni is strongly preferred. This position requires regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Education Required Baccalaureate
Minimum Related Experience Level Required 5-6 years experience
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred. A minimum of five years of experience within an academic setting, preferably within a doctoral granting institution and in positions of increasing responsibility. Has at least one year experience reporting directly to a Dean or unit administrator. At least two years of experience in cultivating and soliciting individual major gifts. Familiarity with legal education and the law profession, gained through development experience in a law school and/or possession of a JD, is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check.
Assignment Category Regular, Full-Time
Percent Effort 100
Scheduled Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If Varied Work Schedule, Please Specify
If Part Time, Actual Standard Weekly Hours
Campus Pittsburgh
University Benefits

The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including:


• Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match

• Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance

• Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit)

• Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time

For more information regarding the University’s benefits package, please visit ****
Posting ID 166156
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