Proudly Cincinnati

Proudly Cincinnati

Job Opportunities

The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is the private sector fund-raising entity for the University of Cincinnati and its campuses, colleges, departments and units. The Foundation is charged to encourage philanthropy for the University and to secure and steward contributions in support of UC's education, research and service goals.

All offers of employment, with the exception of student positions, are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test.


Development

Development Officer, New York City Area - Regional Development Program

The Development Officer is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of prospects with gift potential at the $50,000+ level through discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship calls in the NYC area.  This position works in close partnership with other UCF college, unit and central development staff and requires travel as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years or more of progressively responsible fundraising experience
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals
  • Must be willing to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed
  • A commitment to and passion for the role of development in furthering the mission of the University of Cincinnati is essential 
  • NYC area based University of Cincinnati graduate in development or related field a plus
Exceptional candidates should apply online.

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Director of Development, College of Medicine

We are currently seeking a Director of Development to join our active fundraising team for the College of Medicine.

The Director of Development for the College of Medicine is responsible for planning, implementing and managing the fundraising for specific programs in the College of Medicine. Heavy emphasis will be placed on developing relationships with College of Medicine alumni, faculty, grateful patients and community partners in an effort to secure funding to support the college’s academic mission. Areas of focus include:

  • Medical Alumni
  • Basic Science Departments
  • Family and Community Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Integrative Health and Wellness 
  • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Other College of Medicine Departments, Divisions or Programs in need of support

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree with a preference of an advanced degree. 
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting. 
  • Understanding of basic scientific principles. 
  • Candidates should possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Exceptional candidates should view full position description and apply online.

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Senior Director of Development, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences

This position has direct responsibility for planning, implementing and managing fundraising initiatives for the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, with primary responsibility for major gift fundraising. 

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5-7 years or more of progressively responsible major gift fundraising experience
  • Record of successful major gift solicitation and closure ($100K level and above)
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships
  • An appreciation for the humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences as disciplines
  • Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed
  • A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati

Exceptional candidates should apply online.

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Assistant Director of Development, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Development to join our active advancement team at the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating various fundraising and constituent engagement programs for the College.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Bachelor's degree and two to three years of demonstrated successful experience in fundraising
  • Experience in directing or participating in a comprehensive fundraising campaign
  • Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, college personnel and other constituencies in a professional manner
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and web-related activities, and database management; experience with BSR Advance is a plus
Exceptional candidates should apply online.

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Business Operations

Associate Director, Corporation and Foundation Relations

This position has responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating fundraising efforts which identify, cultivate and solicit corporations to obtain funds for both ongoing and special projects at the University of Cincinnati. 

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3-5 years or more of development, corporation relations or related relevant experience
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships
  • High level of initiative, strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet multiple, competing deadlines
  • Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities, as needed

Exceptional candidates should apply online.

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Marketing and Communications

No open positions are available at this time.

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Administrative

No open positions are available at this time.

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