Executive Director of Development - Oklahoma Baptist University
Christian Career CenterOklahoma, United States
Posted May 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian university that transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Job Description
The Executive Director of Development is a leadership role in the office of university advancement at Oklahoma Baptist University. The role is responsible for developing and managing major and principal gift relationships in support of the university, with a focus on significant philanthropic commitments.
Requirements
- Proven ability to cultivate and close significant philanthropic gifts
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with high-capacity donors and senior leaders
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Championing a mission and metrics driven team environment
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Annual granted vacation time
- Accrued sick leave
- Six annual holidays
- Week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Free life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan
- Family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center
- Global outreach university mission trips
- Cafeteria discounts
- Parking privileges