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Director of Development/Proposal Writer
Division: Institutional Advancement
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts, the Director of Development/Proposal Writer is responsible for providing senior level/administrative support to overseeing the writing of proposals and has primary responsibility for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospects and donors. Prepares, tracks and/or manages the submission process for proposals, in addition to providing consultation and support for grant-writing activities sought by the Division of Institutional Advancement. Work with the advancement staff, volunteers, alumni and other Claflin administrators and faculty in writing proposals; designing cultivation and solicitation strategies and ensuring follow-up activities and stewardship to funded proposals. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts or Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
A master’s degree is highly desired. Bachelor’s degree in related field required with 3-5 years of experience in proposal and/or grant writing (federal, state and/or local) is highly desirable. The Director of Development/Proposal Writer must have demonstrated managerial and administrative skills, aptitude for staff development and be a team player; proven interpersonal, oral and written communications and organizational skills; a strong marketing orientation; a good working knowledge of computerized systems (preferably the Black baud and Jenzabar Systems); high energy level with imaginative and entrepreneurial approach to fundraising; at least 3-5 years of demonstratively successful experience in proposal and/or grant writing with a strong background in advancement services and the communications area in a private institution of higher learning. The successful candidate must be available to travel.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Director of Development/Proposal Writer
Division: Institutional Advancement
Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: March 5, 2009
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday – Friday (Days may vary – travel required)
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Hours may vary)
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Candidates must submit a letter of application, current resume, three professional references and an unofficial transcript to:
Claflin University
Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-2860
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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