Director of Development, College of Engineering

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) University Advancement (UA) is seeking a Director of Development for College of Engineering. The Director of Development (DOD) will secure private support for funding priorities within the College in consultation and collaboration with the AVP and the Dean. The position will actively manage a defined portfolio of major gift prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship while also growing the base of major gift support through establishment of new relationships. The director will build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between donors, friends, alumni, businesses and the community with academic leadership, faculty, and staff.  The director is responsible for developing a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the college/school/area funding priorities with a primary focus on gift solicitation at the major gift level of $10,000 and above. The Director of Development (DOD) is a high-level development professional with knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, substantial fundraising experience.  The DOD reports to the EDOD or AVP and indirectly to the dean or administrator of the college, school, unit, or program.  The DOD is jointly evaluated by the EDOD or AVP and the appropriate administrator. Additionally, University Advancement may hire a DOD that is only a direct report to the EDOD or AVP for specific projects or programs. 

The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno’s mission is to provide students with a rigorous, hands-on education in engineering and computer science that prepares them to solve real-world problems and become leaders in their field. The students, scholars, and staff in the College of Engineering are united in our common desire to promote comprehensive engineering solutions that benefit all segments of society and make the world a better place. We are firmly committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion that will allow everyone to realize their full potential. The college’s future lies in its strategic plan which includes specific goals and objectives for each operational pillar and maps to the University’s goals, including achieving global recognition for academic excellence, increasing research funding and publications, expanding partnerships with industry and government, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and increasing community engagement and outreach.