Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008739

Salary Range: Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.

Position Summary/Description:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

University Development is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director of Campaigns and Strategy. Reporting to the Associate Director of Campaigns and Strategy, the Assistant Director will serve as a campaign consultant to approximately 8-10 schools and units and coordinate the activities of campaign volunteers. In this role, the Assistant Director will help develop and support school and unit campaign strategy, support campaign planning and manage aspects of the day-to-day operations of the campaign. This individual will collaborate with various schools and units across the university to develop tailored campaign strategies that align with their specific goals and objectives. Additionally, the Assistant Director will engage with and manage campaign volunteers, ensuring their effective involvement and contribution to the university’s fundraising efforts. This position will: * provide data-driven leadership for key business questions,* work with the OneCarolina development community to identify business needs and develop appropriate strategies to affect business outcomes,* partner with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Campaigns and Strategy ( AVC ), the prospect management office, the business intelligence office and marketing team as indicated,* collaborate with the AVC to lead strategic planning for development fundraising and campaign planning efforts, * develop and maintain effective relationships with internal clients and collaborators across the university-wide development community to develop, market and infuse high-level strategic campaign thinking into schools and units and to achieve program goals.

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience working on a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

• Prior knowledge of or direct and substantive experience with campaign and volunteer management in the context of a high-performing and demanding institutional demographic.

• Development experience in a research university or similarly complex institutional setting, or highly analogous experience from the corporate, nonprofit or government sectors.

• Proven ability to manage and lead effectively, both people and programs, including planning, resource allocation, budget allocation and supervision.

• Ability to make independent judgements and take initiative.

• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals.

• Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving challenging goals.

• Possess strong data, analytical and communication skills and experience with strategic planning processes.

• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.

• Knowledge of UNC -Chapel Hill’s history, traditions, mission, and donor base.

Essential Skills:

Ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects.

Strong diplomacy skills (able to successfully manage external and internal relationships and effectively liaise with colleagues at all levels) and a customer service-oriented attitude.