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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


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