• Director of Development

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Director of Development

     

    + Job Number: 25357

    + Functional Area: Development/Fundraising

    + Department: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

    + School Area: Engineering

    + Pay Range Minimum: $125,000

    + Pay Range Maximum: $163,200

    + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

    + Pay Grade: 11

     

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    Posting Description

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner financial support for EECS’s initiatives and academic programs. This position manages, builds and executes successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio (including Core Team) creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT's fundraising priorities, capital projects and other departmental priorities.

     

    A full job description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j5csa4lpupddykt16i445/06-EECS-Director-of-Development-updated-12.9.25\_FINAL\_TO-POST.docx?rlkey=wuy9v9ffomk4s5mjxy786tq8g&st=ns9viz02&dl=0

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree preferably in an engineering or scientific field; a minimum of five years of experience in development, including experience stewarding high-capacity donors, preferably with a higher education organization; exceptional interpersonal, organizational, project management, and communication skills–both written and oral–as well as time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion; and a high level of computer competency required, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: MBA/MS, in a technical, engineering, or scientific field; a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of seven-figure gifts; management experience; and experience with research university culture and administration.

     

    Required to work evening and occasional weekend hours with advance notice.

     

    Travel required for ~20% of time.

     

    12/11/2025