Senior Director, Awards

remote type: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.***The** **Senior Director, Awards** leads a combined major gifts and administrative portfolio dedicated to advancing UBC’s commitment to supporting student success. This role shapes the strategic direction of the Awards team by setting goals and ensuring operational excellence across all fundraising initiatives. Overseeing a dynamic team of development professionals, the Senior Director will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation to deliver transformative results.** Identifies strategies and key performance goals and acts as an advisor to direct reports (as well as supporting staff and volunteers); works to overcome challenges and barriers and minimize risk;* Sets performance targets and measures, monitors and manages overall performance of the program and direct reports;* Ensures there is a comprehensive and effective succession management strategy in place for the program; identifies succession role requirements and high potential talent and actively develops key talent;* Builds the capabilities of the team to enhance ability to achieve financial and operating strategy; hires appropriately, leverages the talents of the function and takes corrective action where necessary; and* Other duties as required, within the classification of this position.* Work is performed within general authority according to broad objectives receiving little to no direction;* Positions at this level work independently with discretion relating to donor negotiations, policy administration and interpretation, and administrative responsibilities; and* Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and effectiveness of results.**Minimum Qualifications** University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of ten years of related experience, of which eight years of experience leading and developing career and professional level employees, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own; - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. **Preferred Qualifications*** At least 10 years of related work experience in a senior fundraising position or the equivalent combination of education and experience including:* + experience developing and successfully executing a major gift fundraising program of moderate complexity, preferably in an academic environment; + at least 8 years of experience leading and developing career and professional level employees; + experience liaising and building relationships with donors, senior managers and strategic partners internal and external; and + ability to assess opportunities and risks for complex and sensitive gift agreements.* Advanced interpersonal skills to support the building of strong relationships with diverse groups of people internally as well as externally;* Advanced negotiations skills with the ability to influence decisions to achieve objectives while maintaining policy and best practice;* Diplomatic problem solving and negotiations skills to resolve issues within own area and / or across functional areas;* Strong understanding of industry best practices as well as practices within other large / complex institutions;* Has achieved a high level of notoriety within industry for fundraising achievements;* Advanced conceptual abilities and proven ability to implement high standards;* Excellent knowledge of UBC procedure and policy;* Experience managing the performance of direct reports through a performance management process;* Experience managing multiple projects with multiple deadlines;* Strong understanding of accounting and budgeting principles; and* Strong understanding of legislation and regulations as they apply to own area.
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