Proudly Cincinnati

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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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Senior Director of Development, College of Engineering and Applied Science

This position has direct responsibility for planning, implementing and managing fundraising initiatives for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, 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
  • 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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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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Director of Development, University of Cincinnati Libraries

This position has direct responsibility for activities related to fundraising and solicitation of special and major gifts for UC Libraries and be one of the key positions in supporting the Dean and University Librarian’s visionary strategic plan to transform the UC Libraries to a nationally and internationally recognized 21st century research library system.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of successful major gift fundraising experience, preferably in higher education. 
  • Experience with comprehensive and capital fundraising campaigns and demonstrated effectiveness in fundraising planning.
  • Possess ability to maintain confidentiality and work with the highest degree of professionalism; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to think and plan strategically. 
  • Must be willing to travel as needed.
  • Capable of building strong relationships.
  • Demonstrable success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts from local, regional, and national prospects.
  • Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships with leaders of the libraries’ departments and campus academic units

Preferred qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the unique role of research libraries in the 21st century higher education ecosystem and in the context of a major research university.
  • Ability to provide strategic planning assistance to the Dean and University Librarian, with focus on development strategies.
  • Experience in performing successfully in a matrix management, dual-reporting relationship.

Exceptional candidates should view full position description and 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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Current Openings

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