Director of Advancement, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Posted
Job description
Announcement
Details
Open Date
02/23/2023
Requisition Number
PRN33971B
Job Title
Development Director
Working Title
Director of Advancement, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Job Grade
G
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00972 - Advancement-Univ Utah Health
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$60,700 to $109,349
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
As a part of the University of Utah, University of Utah Health Advancement is deeply committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We embrace this commitment to grow and maintain a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace culture for all employees in University Advancement. With an increasingly diverse population of alumni and donors, we recognize that nationally the most successful advancement offices employ individuals who can connect with these diverse communities and understand approaches that mirror a broad perspective of cultures, values, and experiences. The long-term strength and viability of the University of Utah stem from the ongoing EDI practices, and we work intentionally to ensure these efforts are reflected in all aspects of our fundraising and advancement work. We highly encourage applications from historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons who have served in the military, and others who would bring additional dimensions of education and experience to our team.
The Director of Advancement (DOA) directs all development activities and events involved with the solicitation of donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of clinical, education, and research priorities with a focus on the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Craig H. Neilson Rehabilitation Hospital, working with and as directed by the Senior Director of Development for Internal Medicine. This important and highly visible position will direct and coordinate efforts to solicit and secure gifts of various amounts including gifts of significant value and/or developing, planning, and coordinating the Major Gift and Annual Giving Programs in the Department.
The DOA will build a robust community of philanthropic support by engaging and involving physician and researcher leadership, faculty, administrators, and their care teams. In collaboration with their supervisor, the DOA will articulate and execute an advancement plan focused on best practices, including goals and metrics, and well-articulated departmental philanthropic priorities, leading to the procurement of private support for the clinical, research, and educational areas.
The DOA will also develop and implement programs related to public relations, communication, and training alumni engagement. Communications duties include working with Department marketing staff. Alumni engagement responsibilities include discovery, qualification, cultivating and stewarding alumni, supporting annual giving efforts, and coordinating events for alumni and institutional advancement.
The DOA also participates in preparing budgets and in setting goals. May supervise staff.
The DOA will work with any possible volunteer advisory boards/committees whose members have the capacity to make significant contributions to the aligned areas.
The DOA will be expected to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward grateful patients and their families, as well as alumni, friends, and other benefactors of the University for both outright and planned gifts as well as appropriate corporate and foundation funding sources.
The DOA works closely with colleagues in the office of advancement for the University of Utah and University of Utah Health, department leadership, administrators, faculty, and others to build and implement effective strategies and collaborative partnerships that will lead to beneficial long-term relationships and significant gift support from these prospective benefactors.
The DOA reports to the Senior Director of Advancement – Internal Medicine with input from the department chairs being staffed.
At University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and and up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks, including:
Flexibility: There is opportunity for a hybrid (combination of in-person and remote) work environment with this role.
Office Culture: we have a highly collaborative office. Dress code is relaxed business/casual – we want you to be comfortable. Plus you’ll have a cohort of peer fundraisers with whom you can strategize and collaborate.
Wellness in action: take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.
Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural, museum, lectures and select sporting events on campus.
Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities and an annual budget to develop your skills.
Other benefits and services include:
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), Roth 403(b), 457(b))
- WellU Employee Wellness Program
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Hyatt Legal Plans
- UESP 529 College Savings Plan
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Family and Medical Leave Act
Responsibilities
- In consultation with the Sr. Director of Advancement for Internal Medicine and department leadership, the DOA establishes the vision and priorities for an impactful, multi-disciplinary initiative and short and long-term fundraising goals. Sets fundraising objectives that are meaningful, challenging, realistic, and metric and action oriented. Establishes well-defined strategies for a program that includes physician engagement and grateful patient fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundations relations, a robust stewardship program, and grows alumni engagement.
- Develops a strong working knowledge of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Craig H. Neilson Rehabilitation Hospital, including initiatives, research, clinical, and operational priorities.
- The majority of the DOA’s time is focused on gifts from individuals (including family foundations and donor advised funds); however, the position also may require interaction with corporation and foundation entities. An emphasis will be placed on identifying and soliciting major gifts.
- Plans, implements, and manages a major gift fundraising program to meet the priorities by:
- Working closely with the Department and the Sr. Director of Advancement for Internal Medicine to establish major gift and annual fundraising goals based upon assessment of the qualified donor portfolio and the initiative’s defined priorities
- Identifying and evaluating the giving potential of prospects while developing innovative strategies for cultivation and solicitation
- Developing in consultation with supervision, an annual work plan, a schedule of fundraising goals and proposals to be presented, and planned visits in accordance with institutional standards
- Scheduling and arranging on-site and off-site regional meetings and cultivation recognition events such as chair and laboratory dedications, cultivation and stewardship visits to major gift donors and prospects; developing agendas and coordinating the participation of faculty, administration leaders, and volunteers
- Personally communicating with and visiting major prospects and donors; working with the director of planned giving to provide information on specific devices for giving, both current and deferred, to maximize gift and tax benefits
- Preparing and directing the preparation of leadership, principal and major gift proposals, solicitation, cultivation materials, and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors
- Identifying, enlisting, motivating, guiding, and supporting faculty and volunteers for participation in major gift solicitations
- Managing and staffing any volunteer advisory boards
- Preparing and delivering presentations as they relate to fundraising
- Providing education and training to faculty and volunteers about the dynamics of major gift fundraising
- Participating in administrative and departmental meetings within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Craig H. Neilson Rehabilitation Hospital and divisions therein, as well as participating in administrative and staff meetings in the office of advancement
- Leading and engaging in special event planning, including the coordination of virtual and hybrid events
- Communicates routinely and effectively with the Sr. Director of Advancement for Internal Medicine, the Senior Executive Director, Chief Philanthropy Officer, department leadership and other senior leaders who are actively involved with pending and/or outstanding solicitations with major benefactors.
- Submits regular reports to institutional leaders as required.
- Works with leadership and advancement staff to ensure endowment and contact reports are completed on time; research any questions related to the reports.
- Works collaboratively with the University of Utah’s academic fundraising team and other university fundraising professionals to support donors whose philanthropic interests span research, education, and health care.
- Seeks appropriate training opportunities, including training necessary for proficiency in the use of gift planning techniques, and partners with the director of planned giving to build a robust program.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
- Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary.
- Frequent local travel expected. Travel beyond the local area may be required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency; eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.
Masters degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.
Masters degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.
Preferences
- Previous experience working in a higher education development role is strongly preferred.
- Experience in grant or proposal writing, public speaking, a background working with print and/or electronic media, and an understanding of university fundraising practices preferred.
- Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising and gift planning vehicles.
- Knowledge of physician engagement/grateful patient programs.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Thank you for your interest in the Director of Advancement, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation position. To apply for this position, please visit Aspen Leadership Group at the following link.
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1209
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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