Job Description
Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences Job no: 520860
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Development-Fundraising
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary The Director of Development serves as the development liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences (the College) and represents the College in pursuing major gifts (funding commitments of $25,000 or more made via outright, pledged, or planned gift arrangements). The individual holding this position will develop and execute strategies and plans to cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts and qualify new major gift prospects. The individual will work in close collaboration with the Dean of the College and will work as needed with other administrators, faculty, and staff of the College. As appropriate, the individual will collaborate with other development officers working on behalf of Illinois State University's other colleges and administrative units.
Primary responsibilities will be implemented through regular and frequent visits and other substantive contacts with constituents to facilitate major gift support. Significant travel will be an essential part of the position, as well as occasional participation in evening and weekend activities.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate $70,000- $86,000 Salary Rate
Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree
2. At least 1 year of development/fundraising experience or equivalent work experience in areas that demonstrate the capacity for success in major gift fundraising.
3. Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.
4. Ability to work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
5. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work in a collaborative environment in which both teamwork and individual initiative are necessary.
7. Highly motivated, assertive, and organized.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
9. Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and select corporations and foundations.
10. Ability to complete work under deadlines.
11. Understanding and commitment to the mission of higher education in general and specifically the mission of Illinois State University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Preferred Qualifications 1. Demonstrated experience in successful major gift fundraising.
2. Experience working in higher education, with preference for experience working with and/or knowledge of liberal arts and sciences disciplines.
Work Hours 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work
Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date December 2025
Required Applicant Documents 1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List
Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here:
Contact Information for Applicants Mark Wunder,
mvwunde@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 10/03/2025 09:00 AM CST
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