Development Director (89)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Title : Development Director (89)

Location : NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America

• NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America
• Santa Fe, NM, USA

Requisition Number : 89

Job Family : Advancement

Pay Type : Salary

Required Education : ADM

Position Description :

Position Summary

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) manages the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter / submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.

AUI is currently seeking a Development Director for NRAO. The Development Director will focus on planning, managing, and coordinating all fundraising activities including : the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with the NRAO Director and the Assistant Director for Education and Public Outreach in all development and fund-raising endeavors. A major project underway is a capital campaign to reinvent our existing visitor's center as a modern interpretive center, to better serve our many visitors and enhance an understanding of the Observatory's work. This position is funded by AUI Corporate support.

The position will be based in New Mexico, Santa Fe, Albuquerque or Socorro.

What You Will be Doing

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Work Environment

The Development Director will work with a high degree of independence. While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically sits at a desk, uses a personal computer, telephone, photocopier, scanner, facsimile, and other standard office equipment. Required to travel to AUI headquarters in Washington DC and the NRAO sites and facilities.

Who You Are :

Competency Summary

Additional Requirement

Must be able to travel extensively.

Total Rewards :

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees' overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include : education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits :

AUI's benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor / dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI's retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant's base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions :

Select the "Apply Now" button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV / Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https : / / public.nrao.edu / careers / . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu . PM20

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