Director of Development, College of Health

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Director of Development, College of Health Posting Category Administrative and Professional Salary Grade 08 Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Advancement Services Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

The Director of Development is an active member of Advancement for the College of Health (COH) development and alumni relations team and is responsible for establishing and executing cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities by building, maintaining and serving as manager for a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major giving prospects. The director will collaborate with the Sr. Director of Advancement on solicitation strategies and creating and implementing programs to engage donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff and students in a lifelong relationship with Cleveland State's, COH. Serves as liaison to University Advancement on the implementation of a donor relations and stewardship strategy to ensure consistent, meaningful and effective stewardship for COH donors. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in outreach programming, fundraising, alumni relations, special events, project management, development, or a combination of the above.
• Two (2) years lead/supervisor experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in related College of Health development, special events, or donor relations.
• Experience in higher education, advancement and event planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of best practices within the development field.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed and forward-thinking.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery.
• Detailed oriented and capable of managing large amounts of data, maintain detailed comprehensive records, analyze and organize information, have effective project and time management skills and be well organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703821S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Typically Monday-Friday. Usually 8:00-5:00 pm, with some weekends.

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 04/15/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 04/22/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Communications, Public Relations or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Five (5) years of experience in outreach programming, fundraising, alumni relations, special events, project management, development, or a combination of the above?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Two (2) years lead/supervisor experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Valid driver's license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application