Senior Director of Development & Team Lead - CECAS

About the role

Clemson University's Advancement Division is seeking a Senior Director of Development & Team Lead - CECAS to serve as the Senior Director of Development and Team Lead for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) within the Advancement Division, reporting to the Executive Director of Development. The role provides strategic oversight and leadership for all levels of philanthropic engagement across the College's departments and programs, develops and executes fundraising strategies aligned with institutional priorities, acts as a key liaison between the College and the Advancement Division, and performs additional duties as assigned. The position is located in Clemson, SC, with an application deadline of October 9, 2026. Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties, and provides veteran preference for eligible veterans.

Responsibilities

• College Leadership and Engagement (25%): Establish strong partnerships with the Dean and strategic leaders within the College; lead efforts for the unit for the current capital campaign by collaborating with College and supporting unit/program leadership to develop a philanthropic strategy that advances key priorities for the campaign and the College's mission; engage actively with the Dean and College/unit leaders in cultivation and stewardship of top donors and prospects; lead efforts to grow the philanthropic pipeline and revenue for the College; serve as the primary liaison and mission-critical link between the Advancement Division and the College and its supporting units/programs.
• Team Management & Supervision (15%): Directly supervise a team of development officers and internal support team members; coach and mentor them to achieve fundraising and performance goals/objectives; lead comprehensive annual planning and performance review procedures with team members; participate in required manager/supervisor activities, trainings, etc.
• Strategic Collaboration and Facilitation (10%): Utilize relationships with the Dean and other key leaders to advance the College's philanthropic strategies and priorities and exceed annual fundraising goals; facilitate collaboration with team members across the Advancement Division essential to