Heersink School of Medicine: Director of Development-Medical Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Director of Development for Medical Education for the UAB Medicine/Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The primary responsibility of this position is to generate increased private gift support from alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations by successfully identifying, cultivating, and soliciting assigned prospects. Expected outcomes include intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of high-capacity/net-worth prospects. The Director of Development will effectively collaborate with faculty, colleagues, and staff both within their unit and across campus to maximize philanthropic efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development within the Heersink School of Medicine.
• This position is full-time, hybrid eligible after the probationary period.
• Responsibilities:
• Interface with Deans, Department chairs, and faculty
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and plans
• Raise major gifts from multiple donor groups (alumni, corporate/foundations, community, grateful patients)
• Strategically build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Work with physicians and medical faculty in developing and executing plans to cultivate and solicit grateful patients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary Range: $70,425-$85,000

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of higher education fundraising or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of major gift experience
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement
• Travel required
• Driver’s License required

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• CRM usage and management
• Intermediate budget management
• Political Acumen/Social Awareness
• Stakeholder management
• Advanced Project Management
• Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant fundraising practices in healthcare philanthropy

UAB Benefits:
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System, a generous 5% retirement match in voluntary accounts, and additional RSA benefits. We also provide educational assistance for employees and their families, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.