"Director of Development, Annenberg School for Communication"

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Reporting jointly to the Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication (ASC) and the Associate Vice-President, University Development, the Director of Development will oversee a coordinated program of Development and Alumni Relations for the School that is aligned with the University's fundraising strategies.

The University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication is a global leader in research and teaching aimed at analyzing the form, substance, and influence of existing and emergent media.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a coordinated and comprehensive program of alumni engagement and private source funding.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward the School's top prospects.
• Expand and strengthen the school's fundraising pool.
• With the Dean, establish a plan to manage, engage and expand the Dean's Advisory Council.
• Collaborate with Central DAR colleagues.
• Serve as a member of the Dean's senior administrative leadership team.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of successful development and fundraising experience. Solid managerial and leadership skills are required.