EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-ST VINCENT’S FOUNDATION
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Executive Director to work in the Office of Advancement with the St. Vincent’s Foundation team. This position will manage day to day operations of the Foundation and will plan, implement, and evaluate all philanthropic activities for the support and benefit of UAB St. Vincent’s.

The Executive Director will have experience creating a comprehensive fundraising plan including but not limited to the following areas: major gifts, planned giving, event fundraising, volunteer boards, annual giving, philanthropic communications, donor recognition and a grateful patient program.

The Executive Director will also have a collaborative and can do approach to leadership and an understanding of the integrated nature of development within an academic medical center or other healthcare operation. The incumbent will also lead a team of advancement professionals and will be responsible for this team’s efforts.

This position will report to the Associate Vice President for Development, UAB Medicine/Heersink School of Medicine.

This position is a hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Plans, organizes, executes and evaluates an overall strategic vision for the UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation including developing and implementing fundraising strategies from implementation to conclusion
2. Manage financial resources
3. Manage a high-functioning advancement team including hiring and coaching/developing all team members
4. Responsible for the management of the Foundation’s funds and endowment
5. Develops volunteer support and participation at all levels of UAB St. Vincent’s
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $114,710 – $155,000

Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field is required, and ten (10) years of relevant experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising or a related area. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Preferred:
Minimum of 5 years of senior development management

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Preferences:
• Ability to conceive, plan and implement fundraising programs which focus on building internal and external relationships
• Executive management experience relative to HR management (recruitment/retention, employee positioning, feedback, staffing, ROI, etc.). Ability to train and provide direction to others
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing projects in a deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated experience in strategic visioning and in developing and successfully implementing initiatives and metrics with measurable goals
• Ability to successfully work within a complex/matrix-oriented environment and have experience as a proven collaborator within a division and across an organization
• Creative problem solving, flexibility and composure under pressure
• Demonstrated knowledge of IRS, federal HIPAA rules and various federal and industry (CASE) guidelines and best practices as it related to grateful patient information
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality of all information including but not limited to patient and prospect/donor information
• Excellent knowledge of financial operations including departmental budget planning and administration Volunteer management
• Advanced knowledge of planned giving/endowments
• Advancement technology experience

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.