Senior Director of Development, Basic and Translational Sciences

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Company: Case Western Reserve University

Location: Cleveland, OH 44102

Description:

Salary Grade

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $83,000 and $105,000, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Senior Director of Development, Basic and Translational Sciences will have primary responsibility for the solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation gifts and/or transactions for the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from its natural constituency and beyond, representing schools and colleges, university priorities, and general areas of interest in the range of $500,000 to $1,000,000 with an emphasis on translational research efforts.This position will be charged to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward 100 to 125 prospects for the School of Medicine, partnering with other development officers and faculty as appropriate. This position will require direct face-to-face cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, with the expectation that they will be traveling off campus for much of this function. As part of the university development team, the incumbent will be expected to work collegially, and in partnership, with central and school-based colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develop a portfolio of 150 to 200 regional and national prospects of alumni, friends, grateful patients with a giving and/or transaction potential in the range of $500,000 to $1,000,000; develop and implement strategic cultivation, solicitation and/or engagement strategies for each. (40%)
  • Develop and execute a strategic vision to secure funding and recruit for two critical groups Council for Advancing Human Health (CAHH) and Cleveland Brain Health Initiative (CBHI). Foster collaboration with faculty, office of technology transfer and the office of research support to engage donors and package multidimensional support initiatives. Develop gift and transaction strategies that leverage partnerships with on campus activities. (25%)
  • Serve as primary development staff contact for chairs and other senior faculty of assigned biomedical science departments; work with departments in the planning and implementation of departmental fundraising efforts, including cultivation and solicitation of grateful patients and faculty members with major gift potential. (10%)
  • Develop strategies to build a strong relationship with corporation and foundation partners, which may include the dean, vice dean and vice president, executive director of development and other senior staff of the school, university president, provost, and senior vice president of development and university relations. (10%)

    • NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

  • Travel to meet face-to-face with prospects and donors. (5%)
  • Steward assigned major gift donors. (5%)
  • Serve as a member of the senior development staff and assist with the development and implementation of program strategies and overall departmental development plans to fulfill the mission of the School of Medicine and the university. (5%)
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. (<1%)

    • CONTACTS

    Department: Daily contact with the vice president and vice dean, executive directors, and directors of departments. Contact with faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.

    University: Daily contact with the president's office, vice presidents, deans, trustees, alumni, directors of administrative departments, faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.

    External: Daily contact with corporation and foundation representatives, community organizers/advocates, federal, state, and local government officials. Contact with foreign visitors, healthcare officials and academic boards and organizations as required to perform essential functions.

    Students: Infrequent contact with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as required to perform essential functions.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    None

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience: 10 or more years of progressive professional experience in a related field, preferably with at least five years at an academic medical center, hospital or in industry (biotech, pharmaceutical, and/or venture funding) and a corresponding track record in closing major gifts and/or large transactions/ contracts.

    Education: Bachelor's degree required.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • High degree of energy, creativity, flexibility, organization, and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Computer proficiency (including Google Suite and Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new programs.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
  • Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

    General office environment, occasional nights, and weekend hours. Regular travel required. This position is eligible for the staff hybrid work program.



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