McMaster university

director of advancement, faculty of engineering

Position Overview

Organization: McMaster University

Title: Director of Advancement, Faculty of Engineering

Reports to: AVP, Pan University Advancement, Faculties & Units

Team: Four

Location: McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario. Three days per week on site in Hamilton.

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 plus a comprehensive benefits and vacation package. Details provided on the Position Profile.

Is this you?

You are a problem solver who enjoys working with exceptional academic leaders to achieve success. You would be described as the ultimate collaborator. Your engaging, sincere, inquisitive nature allows you to bring like-minded people together.

You are creative and like trying out ideas and you encourage your team to do the same. You enjoy working within an academic environment because of your exposure to some of the brightest minds. You are inquisitive and ask great questions of your academic partners – which gives them confidence in your commitment to enabling their success through philanthropy. You relish in data-driven pipeline development. You mobilize support through your infectious and focused enthusiasm and your responsiveness to others. People want to work with and for you because you follow through on your commitments, you operate with a high degree of integrity, and you reach goals. You enjoy all facets of fundraising and enjoy building networks of friends and supporters.

Ideally, you bring campaign experience and have worked collaboratively to bring a campaign to life. You would provide value and input to executive leadership around campaign planning, priority setting and executing plans. You are an excellent communicator both written and verbal.

You are known for your ability to guide and lead with high emotional intelligence, and you would be motivated to work for a world-class organization with a respected brand, exceptional leadership team and diverse donor pool.

If this sounds like you, click here to read the entire Position Profile.