UAB Advancement is committed to cultivating a staff that understands the condition of the donor relationship is directly related to the well-being of the team. We support one another. We set high expectations for ourselves and those we work beside. We are the power behind the will to further push the research, innovation and entrepreneurship envelope in our city and around the globe.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
UAB and Birmingham’s diversity defines our achievements – past, present, and future. Our Advancement team is committed to championing the unique qualities of our people that make UAB such a wonderful place to grow and call home. In addition to UAB’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Advancement DEI Taskforce works to ensure that all employees feel valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
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Program Manager II - The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Project Manager II for the Office of Advancement. This position will oversee a broad range of project management and development functions for the Central Development Office, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Student Affairs. This position will work with key advancement and university staff to identify giving opportunities and manage projects that will generate gifts from alumni, students, parents, and faculty to support scholarships, study abroad, undergraduate research, and other philanthropic priorities.
Assistant Manager: Grateful Patient Program – The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Manager for the Grateful Patient program to join the Heersink School of Medicine development office. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage faculty referral activity and connect the clinical faculty and the Development Office by introducing gift officers to clinical prospects when appropriate. This position will manage follow-up identification and qualification of referred grateful patients.
Assistant Director of Development – Heersink School of Medicine
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join the Department of Medicine development team within the Heersink School of Medicine. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development will efficiently solicit and close a defined number of mid-level gifts (up to $25,000) within a specified timeframe in support of the Heersink School of Medicine. Expected outcomes include intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects (alumni (including residents and fellows) and grateful patients) to build and maintain a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth prospects. There is also the expectation that the Assistant Director of Development will meet/exceed established metrics on an annual basis – including dollar, visit, solicitations, and proposals presented goals.
Assistant Director of Development - School of Dentistry
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director of Development for the School of Dentistry. The Assistant Director of Development is expected to efficiently solicit and close a defined number of mid-level and major gifts within a specified timeframe in support of the UAB School of Dentistry. Outcomes include intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of mid-to-high net-worth prospects. This includes the expectation that the Assistant Director of Development will execute fundraising strategies to raise mid-level and major gifts in support of the UAB School of Dentistry. The Assistant Director is also expected to coordinate the alumni mentorship program, and School of Dentistry class reunions and execute the class reunion giving program. This position will report to the Director of Development. Lastly, the position is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.
Director of Development – Medical Education
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Director of Development for Medical Education for the UAB Medicine/Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The primary responsibility of this position is to generate increased private gift support from alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations by successfully identifying, cultivating, and soliciting assigned prospects. Expected outcomes include intentional meetings with unqualified and/or qualified prospects to build and maintain a portfolio of high-capacity/net-worth prospects. The Director of Development will effectively collaborate with faculty, colleagues, and staff both within their unit and across campus to maximize philanthropic efforts.
Project Administrator – Heersink School of Medicine Constituent Engagement
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Project Administrator for the Heersink School of Medicine, Constituent Engagement team. The Project Administrator will be responsible for coordinating administrative, personnel and logistical support for ongoing department projects or major sub-components. The incumbent will carry out established project objectives and directives that will consist of handling varied technical and/or administrative tasks.
Regional Giving Specialist
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Regional Giving Specialist in the Office of Advancement. This position will develop and implement strategies to ensure the success of a regional giving program with alumni, parents/family, and friends with an emphasis on alumni engagement and mid-level giving as an integral component of the University’s overall institutional advancement program. The Regional Giving Specialist will deliver strategic outreach efforts to alumni, parents/families of alumni current students, and friends of the University and work closely with other units to develop unique opportunities for engagement leading to targeted solicitations to benefit the University.
Senior Director of Development
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Senior Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences with excellent fundraising skills and knowledge of creating development strategies for complex projects. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals, corporations, and foundations for major and principal gifts.
Stewardship Manager
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Stewardship Manager for the Office of Advancement with the Donor Relations and Engagement team. This position is responsible for leading the institution’s stewardship and engagement efforts with a focus on top-level donors, including corporations and foundations. The employee will design and implement meaningful ways to show gratitude to donors, including but not limited to the creation of digital and print impact reports, PowerPoint presentations, written acknowledgments, and coordination of impact videos.
University Events Specialist
Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a University Events Specialist to support the Office of Advancement and the Heersink School of Medicine. This position will plan, coordinate, and execute professional and/or special events. This position determines the range and scope of event services to arrange a well-planned and executed event. The University Events Specialist may negotiate contractual agreements and ensure the terms of catering contracts are followed within budget guidelines. The position may plan, coordinate, publicize, and implement more than 40 events per year.
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From health insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans to medical leaves and life insurance, UAB offers a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits to all benefit-eligible employees. In addition to its traditional benefits programs, UAB provides employees with a variety of perks and resources to support you at home and at work.
