Executive Director of Developm

The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks a dynamic fundraising leader to fill a key role as Executive Director of Development (EDoD). This is a rare opportunity for an advancement professional with a strong track record of raising six- and seven-figure gifts and managing successful teams. The EDoD will plan and execute completing the school's goal of $250M as part of UVA's $5B Honor the Future campaign. The EDoD will lead UVA Engineering's Office of Advancement and serve as chief development officer for the school. With a 30,000-strong alumni base, representing more than 11% of UVA's overall alumni, the school has developed a strong donor base with much untapped potential. A skilled advancement professional will have a unique opportunity to raise gifts for key school priorities, build a successful team, and make an impact. UVA Engineering UVA Engineering's mission is to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and by preparing engineering leaders to solve global challenges. Our vision is to be a leader among engineering schools in seizing opportunities to benefit humanity through bold research and world-class education. We achieve our mission by adhering to five core values: passion for societal impact; educating engineering leaders; determination to innovate; commitment to excellence through diversity; dedication to collegiality and collaboration. UVA Engineering offers 10 undergraduate degree programs and nine graduate degree programs, in addition to online master's degree programs. The school has approximately 2900 undergraduates and 1100 graduate students, with the largest PhD enrollment growth in the nation since 2015. The school has eight departments: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Systems and Environment, Engineering and Society, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. UVA Engineering is the No.1 public engineering school in the United States in terms of the percentage of women earning undergraduate engineering degrees - 33% compared to a national average of 21%. UVA Engineering is also the top engineering school in the country for its four-year graduation rate