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Executive Director of Development
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Position Number: 1107593
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

 Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: January 1, 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Director of Development is responsible for leading a team of fundraising and advancement professionals and support personnel who are engaged in institutional advancement efforts at Western Illinois University. The Executive Director of Development coordinates and executes a unified and balanced development strategy using all appropriate giving tools to meet fund raising objectives. The Executive Director of Development assists in the planning, execution and management of comprehensive campaigns for Western Illinois University.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

 Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and a minimum five years of experience in development, management, leadership, administration, preferably in higher education, or related experience, required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in institution-wide campaign programs is desired. Demonstrate ability to provide management oversight, leadership, and direction with at least five years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience in soliciting and acquiring major and planned gifts. Demonstrated experience in project management, office operations, relationship development, communications and budget oversight. Candidates should have a deep understanding of Western Illinois University and its strategic plan for providing education and research opportunities. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential; computer literacy, including familiarity with data base management and use of spreadsheets. The position also requires the ability to articulate, in both written and in-person communication, the mission and strategic priorities of Western Illinois University and its role in the higher education community and the world. Must be collaborative and have the presence to interact with prospective donors, Board members, and corporate leaders, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and community members at large. Candidate must be transparent, open-minded, resourceful, organized, politically-savvy, results-oriented, and data-driven. Must have ability to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must possess a willingness and ability to travel.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

 Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: The Foundation and Development Office is housed within the Division of Advancement and Public Services which includes the WIU Foundation and Development Office, University Marketing, University Relations, University Television Services, and the Visual Production Center.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.

The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 566 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,109): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,332): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

 Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on November 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Dr. Meredith Hancks at ML-Hancks@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu