Executive Director, Development

Queen’s University
Executive Director, Development
Office of Advancement

Queen’s University has a rich legacy of academic excellence and offers a distinctive learning environment that is built on the philosophy that not all lessons are learned in the classroom, One of Canada’s oldest degree-granting institutions, Queen’s is a place where world-class scholars, artists and scientists interact with some of the brightest students from across Canada and abroad. A strong sense of community and social purpose are hallmarks of the Queen’s experience. As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we provide opportunities for innovative, meaningful careers.

Reporting to the Vice-Principal (Advancement), you will become an integral member of the leadership team responsible for advancement activities at Queen’s University. Your primary focus will be on generating revenue through philanthropic donations, planned gifts, business partnerships and sponsorships. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns to build and sustain relationships with various stakeholders, both in Canada and abroad. Leading by example, you will also direct and motivate a team of fundraising professionals. You are an innovative, strategic planner and a proven manager experienced in leading major fundraising programs. Your hands-on approach to program management has been demonstrated within a recognized development office setting, preferably in the education sector. You bring a background that encompasses strategy development and implementation, budget and revenue forecasting and program analysis. Additionally, you have worked with large database management systems. A university degree is assumed. For additional details on this continuing appointment, please visit our Human Resources website at www.hr.queensu.ca.

Candidates should e-mail a letter of application and a resume, by Thursday, March 18, 2010, to working@queensu.ca. The University thanks all who express an interest in this position and advises that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.