Florida State University seeks a Senior Director of Development, College of Business to strategically design and execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level prospects for the College of Business in a campaign environment. The Senior Director will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major gift level ($100,000) while also identifying, developing, and managing a portfolio primarily consisting of $1,000,000 and above donors. The Senior Director will uphold and exemplify the operating practices of the Division of University Advancement while raising philanthropic dollars in support of the mission of Florida State University.

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU was founded in 1851 and the welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. The university is home to more than 45,000 students from every Florida county and 130 countries. Students enjoy the personalized education afforded by a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and can choose from the nearly 300 degree programs offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, specialist, and professional level. Florida State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry. Florida State University strives to be among the nation’s most entrepreneurial and innovative universities, transforming the lives of its students and shaping the future of the state and society through exceptional teaching, research, creative activity, and service. FSU amplifies these efforts through its distinctive climate—one that places a premium on interdisciplinary inquiry and draws from the rich intellectual and personal diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. These three forces—entrepreneurship, interdisciplinarity, and diversity — deepen FSU’s impact and result in a powerful return to its students and the people of Florida for their continued support and trust.

"Now is an incredibly exciting time to join the Florida State University Advancement team! With new leadership in place, the university has completed its strategic plan which clearly articulates FSU’s path forward — wholly embracing our role, responsibility, and impact as one of the nation’s top public universities. Harnessing the power of the plan, we are in the Leadership (Silent) Phase of a $1B+ comprehensive fundraising campaign. The priorities of the university and campaign are already resonating with alumni and transformational philanthropists. Joining now allows you to grow with an energetic and collaborative team while benefitting from shared success." — Susan Glenn, Associate Vice President for Advancement, Colleges, Schools, and Units

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.