Miami University seeks a Director of Development, University Initiatives to advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal engagement and financial commitment of alumni and friends. As a member of the Central Programs Team, the Director of Development will place a particular emphasis on securing philanthropic and volunteer support for the university and its priorities.
Miami University is a student-centered, public university, guided by the principles of Love and Honor. Leading with integrity, compassion, and respect, students pursue growth and excellence in a transformative learning environment. Miami University embraces a holistic and personalized approach to education, infused with the humanities and liberal arts, to empower lifelong learners who use leadership, creativity, and innovation to shape the future. Teacher-scholars and highly engaged staff inspire curiosity, intellectual depth, and career preparation across communities through instruction, research, scholarship, experiential learning, co-curricular experiences, and civic engagement. Miami University fosters a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community where each individual is valued, respected, and appreciated. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni develop the skills and knowledge to lead with confidence and courage, and to provide solutions for local and global challenges now and in the future.
Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions in the nation, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. With a student body of over 19,000 and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions.
Miami is distinguished by a faculty who love to teach and mentor students. The 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report ranked Miami in the top five for best undergraduate teaching among national public universities and as a top 50 public school among national universities. The 2024 publication lists Miami as having the number seven undergraduate engineering program among public national universities. The Princeton Review named Miami a top 10 public school for internships in 2022 and listed the undergraduate entrepreneurship program seventh in 2024. Miami is also known for great experiences outside the traditional classroom as a top 25 school for students who study abroad according to Open Doors, 2023. Miami University was also named in the top 35 "Best Colleges for Future Leaders" list by Time.
A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or comparable work experience is required for this position. Volunteer work may be counted towards this requirement. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Miami University as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 annually.
Miami University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Eric Rosario at ericrosario@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs, and activities, facilities, programs, or employment practices.
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3860.