Posted Date: Apr 03, 2024
Expired Date: Jun 08, 2024Director of Development
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Development.
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Director of Development
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Development.
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Athletic Annual Fund
Staff
Full Time
No
E08
Open Until Filled
Job Summary
This position will manage various components of a comprehensive fundraising program and be able to identify prospective donors, cultivate and solicitate prospects, and steward a donor base. Support and participate in a variety of development initiatives to include annual fund solicitations, individual sport fundraising activities and donor benefit fulfillment operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sport management, business, marketing, or another related field. One to two years’ experience in fundraising/development or similar experience at a university or other comparable organization; or equivalent professional experience working with donors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in sport management, business, marketing, or another related field. Three or more years’ experience in fundraising/development.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
Person | Role |
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Lee Applewhite |
Associate Athletic Director for Development |
Luke Whittemore |
Director of Major Gifts |
Chris Adams |
Manager, Business Development |
Person | Role |
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Brian Morrison |
Sr. Associate AD for Development |
Lee Applewhite |
Associate Athletic Director for Development |
Chris Adams |
Manager, Business Development |
Person | Role |
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Brian Morrison |
Sr. Associate AD for Development |
Lee Applewhite |
Assistant Athletic Director for Development |
Chris Adams |
Director of Development |
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