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Associate Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving

Public: Open to the Public

To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: current resume, cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.

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The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving plans and executes cadence-based annual giving outreach that prioritizes consistent, proactive donor engagement on behalf of Ohio University, ensuring deeper alumni and donor relationships that advance the University’s mission and long-term growth by building and strengthening the donor pipeline. The Associate Director regularly conducts both in-person and virtual donor visits and attends events to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the leadership annual giving level. The Associate Director contributes professional expertise to daily operations and larger cross-unit initiatives, collaborates closely with colleagues, and supports stewardship and recognition efforts while independently solving routine challenges, providing excellent customer service, and validating transactions as needed.

Plans and executes the University’s campaign for annual gift support from all constituents, including alumni. Provides support in stewardship and recognition efforts for annual fund donors. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University’s mission. Ensures the University has the resources necessary for growth and engages the community to advance its long-term goals.

Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.

May assist in mentoring or training new employees.

No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Handles a variety of problems with some independence.

Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.

Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Development

Target hiring range for this role is $51,281 to $67,947 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.

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$51,281.00-$85,325.00

Exempt

Administrative at-will appointment

full-time regular

Development & Inst. Advancement

Annual Giving

IC2

06/29/2026

07/17/2026

Vice President for University Advancement

12 month

Athens

40.00

Indefinite

Bo Richardson, richarr3@ohio.edu 740-593-1908

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.