🚀 Director of Development, College of Law

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning

The Director of Advancement is an active member of Advancement for the CM Law School development and alumni relations team and is responsible for establishing and executing cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities by building, maintaining and serving as manager for a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major giving prospects. The director will collaborate with the Sr. Director of Advancement on solicitation strategies and creating and implementing programs to engage donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff and students in a lifelong relationship with CM Law. Serves as liaison to University Advancement on the implementation of a donor relations and stewardship strategy to ensure consistent, meaningful and effective stewardship of the Law School’s donors. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Urban Studies, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in outreach programming, fundraising, alumni relations, special events, project management, development, or a combination of the above.
• Two (2) years lead/supervisor experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. or advanced degree
• Experience in related law school development, special events, or donor relations.
• Experience in higher education advancement and event planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices within the development field.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed and forward-thinking.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
• Detailed oriented and capable of managing large amounts of data, maintain detailed comprehensive records, analyze and organize information, have effective project and time management skills and be well organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel off-campus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at .