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Hiring Department

Development

About the Team:
The Senior Philanthropic Advisor (SPA) will join a dynamic and collaborative team led by Tory Verkamp, Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement. The Advancement unit encompasses major gifts, annual fund, advancement services, and the Miner Alumni Association. The team values collaboration, transparency, accountability, and innovation in fostering an encouraging and supportive workplace.

Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Missouri S&T’s mission of advancing education, research, and innovation. As a key member of the development team, you will play a vital role in securing financial support for impactful initiatives, shaping the future of STEM education and research.

Job Description

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor (SPA) serves as a trusted philanthropic partner to a defined geographic region focusing on major gifts of $25,000 and above and acts as the liaison to an Engineering Academy. Working closely with the Relationship Management team, the SPA will engage regularly with top prospects and benefactors. This role partners with campus faculty, staff, and administrators to establish and build meaningful alumni relationships.

Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and cultivate relationships with key benefactors in a defined geographic area.
• Implement creative strategies to engage benefactors in university initiatives.
• Regularly engage university leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding needs.
• Build benefactor strategy from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.
• Maintain ongoing communication with benefactors to foster long-term relationships and encourage future support.

Available Positions

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Partner for the North Central Territory which includes Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

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Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree and/or CFRE certification
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, discretion, and judgement

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $72,000 to $83,000 annually.

Salary commensurate with experience and internal equity.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, retirement contributions, PTO, parental leave, caregiver leave, and more that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 12
University Title:  ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.