Director of Development at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a Director of Development. The role involves managing qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of prospects including individuals and corporations, focusing on major gift activity, as well as identifying new prospects and overseeing assigned fundraising projects.

Highlights

Manage major gift fundraising efforts through prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop and execute strategies for assigned fundraising projects targeting individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Focus on securing private gifts of $25,000 or more across multiple university colleges and the Department of Athletics.
Require a Master's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; preferred 5 years in higher education fundraising.
Demonstrate skills in proposal development, prospect research, solicitation, and portfolio management.
Operate within the Major & Constituent Giving unit, reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development.
Position is full-time, permanent, exempt, with a 40-hour work week over 12 months.
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
Employee benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more.
Position may offer remote or hybrid work arrangements consistent with university policies and requires residence within 2 hours commuting distance in North Carolina.

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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for an assigned group of prospects, including individuals and corporations/foundations, with a focus on major gift activity; identification and qualification of new prospects; and managing assigned fundraising projects.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The mission of the division is to expand the University’s relationship within the community for the purposes of increasing both the financial and human resources of the University. To provide operating structure and central administrative support for the Vice Chancellor and the departmental units. Development creates and maintains funding opportunities through prospect research, cultivation and stewardship. Our development officers seek to raise private gifts of $25,000 or more for the College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education, and the Department of Athletics. Corporate and foundation support is raised to meet the needs of all academic programs and student scholarships, and the Aggie Athletic Foundation brings major support to athletics through direct funding and corporate sponsorship.
Minimum Requirements	Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience. Demonstrated ability to be a highly energetic, self-starting, creative and entrepreneurial professional. Ability to function in a team-oriented environment; to work independently as required; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents; maintain confidential information; navigate sensitive situations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, diplomacy, tact.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in fundraising in a higher education setting that includes extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques, proposal development, prospect identification, prospect research and cultivation, fund solicitation, successful closure of significant individual and/or corporate/foundation gifts; strong work ethic; and a documented history of portfolio management.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title	Director of Development
Position Number	007480
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Assoc VC for Development
Organizational Location	VC for University Advancement
Organizational Unit	Major & Constituent Giving

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA3191
Open Date	09/09/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	10/09/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	11/1/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link	https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41413

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Ed.D. - Copy of transcripts
Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: [email protected]

1806 E. Market Street, Suite 401, Greensboro, NC 27401

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