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Director, Strategic Advancement Initiatives
Job Description
Position Number:
126311Title:
DirectorFunctional Title:
Director, Strategic Advancement InitiativesCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
VPUR-VP University RelationsCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Director of Strategic Advancement Initiatives is responsible for steering the strategic direction of initiatives within University Relations (UR) at the direction of the Vice President for University Relations (VPUR), ensuring they align with the overarching mission and goals of the organization. This entails providing strategic leadership to drive annual division goals in collaboration with the division’s senior leadership, as well as facilitating division-wide projects and initiatives. This position will be crucial in developing divisional practices and procedures, fostering consistency, and transparency in the operation, optimizing UR’s impact and efficacy.
The Director is an important partner in the strategic management of the University Relations program. In addition to strategic planning, this position will oversee several areas of project management within advancement operations. Often acting as a liaison between the VPUR and the other members of UR’s senior leadership, this person will foster collaboration and alignment across various departments, maximizing the implementation and sustainability of fundraising and campaign projects.
The Director will work closely with the University of Maryland College Park Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer to align budgets and spending with departmental priorities.
This position will also supervise a Program Director of Development, providing critical project management support to the Development team leadership of UR.
This position is open solely to current or former employees of the University of Maryland or any University System of Maryland institution.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- 6 years of relevant experience.
- Project management experience, working with cross-functional teams and departments, and with senior/principal team members.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyst complex issues, and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong skills in building and sustaining processes, procedures, and workflows.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills, as well as document and slide formatting/design.
- Proven skills in managing a number of competing priorities and complex issues effectively
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to think proactively and work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and achieve results.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and appropriately both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use online databases and other resources to conduct research, including identification of best practice.
- Demonstration of tact, discretion and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Proficiency with CRM database software.
- Strong knowledge of data analytics.
- Organizational change communication.
- Experience building strategic documents and presentations for senior executives.
- Project management skills, with experience driving organizational strategic initiatives and projects.
- Experience in advancement, development, or fundraising.
Additional Information:
This position is open solely to current or former employees of the University of Maryland or any University System of Maryland institution.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits; Family Care; and more.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits; Family Care; and more.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position
The salary range is $116,560 – $145,700.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require some night and weekend work throughout the year.
Posting Date:
05/24/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/07/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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