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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT

UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine

university, fl, usa
USD 52,555-65k / year
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT - (T233159)

Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT-HEERSINK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join the Heersink School of Medicine development team. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Development, the incumbent will efficiently solicit and close a defined number of mid-level gifts (up to $25,000) within a specified timeframe in support of the Heersink School of Medicine general departments. There is the expectation that the Assistant Director of Development for the Heersink School of Medicine, general departments, will build and maintain a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth prospects and meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis – including dollar, visit, solicitations, and proposals presented goals.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development within the Heersink School of Medicine, representing leadership throughout the Heersink School of Medicine and Office of Advancement.

Position is full-time that may qualify for hybrid work schedule after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Build and maintain a donor network of mid-to-high net worth prospects and establish a portfolio of individuals, including alumni, with the capacity to make mid-level/major gifts within general medicine areas and other assigned areas.
2. Work closely with the Associate Vice President of Development for the general medicine areas to help build a pipeline of future mid and major donors for assigned units and projects.
3. Execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level gifts in support of the Heersink School of Medicine.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $52,555 – $65,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

After-hours work and travel required.

Preferences:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• CRM
• HIPAA

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 180003100 Development-SOM

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible