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University of South Carolina lists this Director of Development, School of Medicine Greenville opportunity in greenville, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Development, School of Medicine Greenville
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 20, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Professional Development Opportunities
Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Development, School of Medicine Greenville
Campus
Campus Columbia
Work County
College/Division Division of Development
Department DEV Development Office
State Pay Range G12
USC Market Range MRK - $84,820 $108,146 $131,471
Anticipated Hiring Range $84,820 - commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy Greenville, SC On-site
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Alumni Development
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Development (Senior DOD ) for the School of Medicine Columbia Greenville (School), the Director of Development for the School of Greenville will be responsible for coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementation, promotion, coordination and administration of a comprehensive development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the School. This position will be part of the University Development and School teams and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model.
Previous campaign experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, and the general public.
Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required.
Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.
Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.
Job Duties
Job Duty Serves as Prospect Manager for potential donors with capacity over $50,000 with emphasis on current and future major gifts for the School. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the School. Uses Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25%
Job Duty Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with University Development’s office of Principal Gifts, office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, and/or the office of Estate and Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM . Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM . Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty Meets process performance goals set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contacts, qualification visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM . Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty Actively works with Senior DOD , School dean or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Principal Gifts, Estate and Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty In collaboration with the Senior DOD , develops a plan of work, including specific fundraising strategies, campaign, prospect development, and stewardship, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5%
Job Duty Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5%
Job Duty Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5%
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/16/2026 Job Open Date 03/19/2026 Job Close Date 04/20/2026 Open Until Filled No
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Worksite address
greenville, SC, 29610, US
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