Assistant Dean, Development - Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Alberta
Salary: $77,966 - $129,950
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $77,966 to $129,950.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.
Working at the University of Alberta
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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Department
A career in Development at the University of Alberta positions you as a key player in creating this future. Bring your passion for relationship building and your belief in the power of philanthropy to the University of Alberta, and help deepen our dedication to excellence and extend our record of public leadership by playing a lead role in building a better province, a better Canada, and a better world.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is consistently ranked among the top three schools in Canada, and top 50 globally and has been the only pharmacy school in Alberta since 1914. The province of Alberta offers the most unique pharmacy practice environment in North America where pharmacists can prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, provide injections, and receive remuneration for patient care services.
The Faculty annually admits 140 student pharmacists to the undergraduate pharmacy program and offers a number of post-professional programs. The Faculty also has approximately 60 graduate students on an annual basis.
Position
Reporting jointly to the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Director, Faculty Development, College of Health Sciences (CHS), the Assistant Dean, Development works closely and collaboratively with the Dean, the Director, Faculty Development (CHS), other senior administrators in the Faculty and the University, administrative and academic teams, industry partners, individuals, and advisory boards to establish and implement the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences’ strategic development and fundraising initiatives.
The Assistant Dean, Development holds a senior management position within the Faculty that fosters strong personal and professional philanthropic relationships that result in contributions from individuals and organizations; and serves as a trusted resource, advocate, and spokesperson for fund-raising efforts. The Assistant Dean, Development is responsible for providing leadership in philanthropic and development activities within the Dean's office. They plan, lead, supervise, and execute fundraising strategies and activities that enhance the philanthropic profile of the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and increase individual, community, and corporate support to ensure the Faculty is recognized as a leader in education and research. They are responsible for building broad-based private support for the Faculty through the management of comprehensive programs including major and transformational gifts, by developing relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations.
Working collaboratively with Donor Relations, they are also responsible to drive forward donor-centered stewardship for the Faculty and serve as a strategic partner with Alumni Relations to implement a strategic development program. The Assistant Dean, Development works closely with other Faculty and University leaders to build strong, supportive relationships with its worldwide community of students, alumni, public and corporate communities.
The Assistant Dean, Development manages a portfolio of approximately 75-80 prospective donors with the capacity to make commitments of $50,000-$5M+ works independently and creatively to match donor interests with institutional and Faculty priorities, develops funding proposals, and negotiates and structures complex gifts to the Faculty; prepares effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for current and prospective donors, sometimes involving other colleagues within Development and Alumni Relations, as well as Deans, faculty leadership, institutional senior leadership, and volunteers; and ensures the timely capture and recording of data relating to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activity that is related to the assigned prospect pool.
Duties
Leads the strategic development and execution of faculty fundraising
As a senior fundraiser with significant experience in a post-secondary environment, the Assistant Dean, Development will be expected to hold an active donor portfolio managing complex relationships with multi-interest stakeholders
Provides strategic leadership and direction to the faculty's fundraising team to guide development activity, inspire accountability, success and continuous professional growth, and attract philanthropic contributions to the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
In partnership with the Deans and the Director, Faculty Development (CHS) leads the planning and development of fundraising priorities and projects, including the development of prospective campaigns and prospect pipelines to support them, and ensuring effective communications and marketing requirements are identified and implemented in building compelling cases for support
Reports regularly to the Dean and the Director, Faculty Development (CHS) on progress toward annual fundraising targets, including quarterly updates and annual performance evaluations
Oversees strategy development, plans, activity, and supporting materials to ensure an excellent donor experience, including preparing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for current and prospective donors
Provides expert guidance and advice as a member of the Faculty's leadership team in establishing strategic development initiatives, key partnership strategies and goals for the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, alongside leading the engagement between donors and Faculty academic leaders
Identify and engage volunteers as advisors to faculty fundraising strategies as appropriate
Represents the Faculty on university-wide fundraising strategies and joint initiatives with other faculties
Serves as a key stakeholder alongside Communications and Alumni Relations Partners on communication strategies with alumni and donors through various engagement events and publications, and provides advice and appropriate vision and oversight on the implementation of all faculty related development communications.
Provides appropriate briefing materials to the dean and other faculty academic leaders to execute strategies with donors; creates and executes plans to involve the dean in face-to-face fundraising visits per year, ideally with the faculty's top prospects, also scheduling visits with other faculty leaders as appropriate (e.g. heads of departments)
Works to match donor interests with institutional and Faculty priorities, develops funding proposals, and negotiates and structures complex gifts to the Faculty
Works collaboratively with all University Development and other External Relations central partners with responsibilities related to the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate university degree required, graduate degree preferred
Five or more years experience in major or planned gift fundraising with a track record of closing major gifts ($50,000 and higher) preferably in higher education. Related experience in sales, financial services and business development will be considered
Related experience in sales, financial services, and business development will be considered
A strategic high-level thinker with an extensive background in managing a high-performing team
Ability to coach and brief organizational leaders on fundraising activities including operational planning, objective setting, and establishment of fundraising priorities
Experience in working with communications, marketing, stewardship and engagement, and alumni relations teams with a focus on building strong, established and engaging relationships with the philanthropic and alumni community
Knowledge of a variety of fundraising tools and strategies for major gift fundraising and demonstrated experience with activities throughout the giving cycle including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the University's fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty and academic leaders, volunteers, and representatives from the Office of Development
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and commitment to engaging with these initiatives; a track record of success in moving forward these agendas in meaningful and impactful ways
Demonstrated a high level of political acumen, integrity, discretion, decisiveness, and professional commitment, and the ability to build relationships, communicate, influence, advocate, and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders
Skilled decision-making, including the ability to make decisions with the appropriate level of consultation and transparency expected in an academic institution
Ability to meet deadlines and juggle competing priorities in a high-paced environment
Travel to visit donors and prospective donors is required and undertaken in compliance with the University of Alberta's Public Health Orders
Preferred Qualifications
Comparable experience: 7 years of progressively responsible, full-time sales, marketing, public relations, or advancement employment which involved direct, face to face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers, and members of the public, program oversight and management, clearly defined goals and objectives, and demonstrated track record of success
Highly Desirable: Advanced academic degree, management experience, demonstrated annual goal setting with successful completion, familiarity with alumni/donor database applications, knowledge of planned giving basics, success at proposal writing and submission, and experience as a development officer in a college or university setting
Knowledge of or a background in the missions of the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.