Senior Director of Development I, LCB

Senior Director of Development I, LCB

Job no : 536174

Work type : Officer of Administration

Location : Eugene, OR

Categories : Administrative / Professional, Business Administration / Management, Development

Department : University Advancement

Appointment Type and Duration : Regular, Ongoing

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000 per year

Compensation Band : OS-OA11-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE : 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 7, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include a cover letter and a resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon's (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university

Since 1914 the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business has taught its students the critical skills they need to think for themselves, to be leaders in a dynamic world, and to make better decisions on behalf of the people and resources they manage. With strong links to the Pacific Rim, the college delivers a dynamic learning environment where world-class professors offer personal attention, students work on real projects for real companies, and alumni go on to high-powered jobs worldwide. The Lundquist College of Business empowers a vibrant community that creates, applies, and disseminates knowledge. Through the College, this network of students, faculty and staff members, and stakeholders contributes significantly to industry, communities, and society.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Development I, works as part of Development to promote university fundraising priorities and image to alumni, parents, and friends of the university. The Senior Director will be assigned to a specific unit and is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and new prospects. This position will concentrate on gifts in the major gift ($100k+) range, focusing on $500k+ gifts.

Reporting jointly to the Dean of the Lundquist College of Business and the Assistant Vice President for Development for Schools, Colleges and Units, this position is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and leadership of the LCB development program. This position manages all fundraising activity and staff, including representing the college in development meetings on campus and setting fundraising goals and strategies in conjunction with leadership in the college and Development.

This position is field-oriented, requiring frequent travel and direct contact with donors and donor prospects. The Senior Director works collaboratively with colleagues in the assigned unit, Development, and across the university to identify new prospects and strategically cultivate alumni, parents, and friends. The Senior Director will be responsible for setting fundraising goals for the team and driving strategies as they relate to the strategic needs of the university and the assigned unit, priority, or region. Performance as measured against these goals will be evaluated annually.

Travel within Oregon as well as to cities in other states up to 50% of the time is an essential expectation of this position. This position is jointly funded by LCB and University Advancement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including the successful close of at least one seven figure gift or equivalent gift of significance to an organization.
• Three years of progressively responsible management experience.

Professional Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt : Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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Advertised : December 9, 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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