Date Posted: 12/02/2024
Req ID: 40930
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Office of Advancement
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the mostcomprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Sciencederives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences andsocial sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres,institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and globallandscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we thinkabout the world.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

A senior fundraising professional with a significant track record of success in increasingly senior advancement leadership positions in large-scale institutional settings, the Senior Director, Advancement College Relations at the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS) leads and manages the four Constituent College advancement programs and the faculty Leadership and Annual Giving program with the goals of increasing fundraising revenues and alumni engagement in support of Faculty of Arts & Science and Constituent College highest academic and institutional priorities.

The Senior Director, Advancement College Relations reports to the Executive Director, Advancement & AVP, Advancement College Relations (ED/AVP). The Senior Director is a member of the ED/AVP’s senior leadership team.

The Senior Director, Advancement College Relations is responsible for the development and execution of advancement plans and strategies to accomplish divisional fundraising and alumni engagement goals, as well as the related personal and team results, in close consultation with the ED/AVP. The Senior Director, Advancement College Relations is accountable to ED/AVP on the development and fulfillment of advancement plans and strategies that support FAS’s academic mission.

Senior Director, Advancement College Relations will possess superior solicitation experience and a demonstrated track record of securing significant philanthropic support; a strong commitment to recruiting, developing, and empowering a team of high-performance advancement professionals; and a strong commitment to establishing and supporting efforts to meaningfully engage alumni and volunteers in support of FAS’s academic mission. The incumbent will demonstrate proactive leadership and team building skills, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively with other teams, and a commitment to set and achieve ambitious advancement goals. As such, the Senior Director, Advancement College Relations will also embody a strong commitment to define the leading edge of advancement practice in Canada and to enhance the University’s overall reputation for advancement excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

I. EDUCATION:

University degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of seven years (+) of related advancement experience in progressively responsible roles, preferably in a complex educational institution.
• Proven management and leadership experience required, including the ability to motivate, coach and inspire staff; a strong developer of people and teams.
• Accomplished track record as a successful fundraiser and demonstrated experience interacting with major gift donors, volunteers, alumni and industry representatives.
• Experience in proposal writing and presentations to donors.
• Supervisory experience and volunteer management required.
• Experience with data management systems.

III. SKILLS:

• Exceptional oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. Proven ability to motivate and manage staff and volunteers; leadership skills are essential.
• Demonstrated strategic conceptualizing, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, and senor level volunteers. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, colleagues, senior university administrators, colleagues, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database software and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft 365). Experience working with SharePoint, ARBOR or similar database. Knowledge of DIS and FIS an asset.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Political acumen with the ability to influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Detail oriented; strong organizational, research, and analytical skills. Initiative, tact, diplomacy, and creativity required. Ability to multi-task successfully in a hectic and results oriented environment.

IV. OTHER:

• A comprehensive understanding of the Faculty, College system and University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system and the fundraising sector a strong asset.
• Ability to work in a hectic and results oriented environment. Creative abilities to be resourceful, cost-efficient and intuitively driven.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Note: internal applicants may request a copy of the full job description by emailing adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 01/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: 2AP -- Broadband Salary Range: $134,439 - nominal maximum of $268,877
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial