Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range: $78,369- $98,394

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent carries out a variety of duties to assist with the raising of private and other funds to support the operation and development of the School of Law.  Incumbent will engage in fundraising and grant writing.  Incumbent reports to the dean.         .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements major giving campaigns including scholarships, fellowships, experiential programs, and other support for the School of Law community, programs and activities.
• Identifies individual, law firm, corporate, government and foundation funding opportunities and working with the Dean, the Dean of Experiential and Clinical Programs and the Alumni Director develops cultivation strategies for the prospects.
• Develops brochures and other promotional materials as needed.
• Manages and enhances planned giving program.
• Coordinates and writes Direct mail packages.
• Corresponds with appropriate foundation professionals, donors and prospects to develop and sustain productive working relationships to support the School of Law fundraising activities.
• Assists the Dean to improve the public image of the School of Law and its programs.
• Write and prepare reports and proposals as required to individual donors, foundations and others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• An undergraduate degree and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in institutional, event and individual fundraising.  Also prefer past management/supervisory experience and familiarity with major law firms. 
• Previous donor management software experience is appreciated and valued as well as strong personal communication skills that are both written and verbal.  Also seeking an individual who has experience with and understands the importance of various forms of donor communication device such as updates, newsletters or brochures.
• Progressive and direct interaction with prospects and donors for cultivation and solicitations.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .