College Philanthropy Officer AssociateUniversity of Kentucky
Job Summary
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | College Philanthropy Officer Associate |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54013 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H0PH: COM Philanthropy |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 45 |
| Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | This position will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time utilizing a computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone. Will also require the ability to travel to meetings and events on- and off-campus. |
| Shift | Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends per departmental needs. |
| Job Summary | The UK College of Medicine is seeking goal-oriented and mission-driven philanthropy professionals to serve as Associate Director of Philanthropy. This position will be responsible for engaging, cultivating, soliciting and renewing gifts from individual donors and alumni of the college. The incumbent will develop a portfolio from alumni, community members, families and friends with an anity for medical education and scholarships. This position will reach out to prospects, secure face-to-face visits, engage them in the vital mission, solicit and close gifts focused at the leadership annual level. This role will be held to metrics of number of visits, progress developing and qualifying prospects in the Associate Director’s portfolio, proposals submitted and dollars raised. The successful candidate should be someone who is a self-starter with skills in oral and written communication. The candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in philanthropy or a related eld, such as marketing, wealth management or sales and have a passion for funding this critical mission. The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency. By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team! |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Exceptional relationship building skills, planning and organization, attention to detail, extreme professionalism. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prior experience with alumni engagement in a University-setting preferred. Experience working with medical school alumni preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/11/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
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- * Please select the response that best represents your years of experience in leading and managing programs focused on college alumni engagement.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please select the response that best represents your years of experience in developing prospective donor pipelines.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please select the response that best represents your years of experience in planning, implementing, and promoting alumni meetings and events.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe a successful alumni-focused program or event you planned and facilitated. Why do you feel it was successful?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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