Title: Director/Senior Director of Major Gifts, College of the Liberal Arts remote type Hybrid locations Penn State University Park time type Full time job requisition id REQ_0000077759 Job Description: POSITION SPECIFICS​ Penn State is currently seeking a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Senior Director of Major Gifts to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting the College of the Liberal Arts, considered one of the leading public liberal arts colleges in the U.S. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with the college’s leadership, as well as other partners and central development offices, this Senior Director of Major Gifts will: - Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies; - Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals; - Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts; - Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics. The successful candidate will also have: - A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals; - Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills required to build relationships with sophisticated and high-net worth audiences; - The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues; - A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team; - A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions; - A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored. DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Major Gift Officer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Major Gift Officer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None The College of the Liberal Arts Philanthropy will have a special impact in the College of the Liberal Arts, whose extraordinary success has been built upon support from alumni and friends. The College of the Liberal Arts is a national leader in education and research and an exciting community of ambitious students and acclaimed scholars. Our degree programs combine traditional liberal arts values of communication, analytical thinking, ethical decision making, civic engagement, and appreciation for other cultures and other times, with 21st century skills in digital fluency and rich preparation for a global world. Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you’ll excel right here in Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Building a Career and a Life at Penn State Across all campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it’s the positive impact made on communities across the globe. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $137,280.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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Our evaluation systems power the quality assurance behind ServiceNow's GenAI offerings, enabling our customers to trust the AI capabilities they depend on. As a Senior Director, AI Evaluation Platform, you will lead the teams responsible for building and scaling ServiceNow's evaluation platform - both internal-facing (used by research and engineering teams) and customer-facing (enabling customers to assess and monitor AI quality in their environments). Your leadership will be critical in establishing rigorous, scalable evaluation methodologies that raise the bar for AI quality across the industry. This is a fast-growing, high-impact role where you will: - Lead and scale a team of talented researchers, applied researchers, and evaluation engineers building next-generation AI evaluation infrastructure. - Define the strategy and roadmap for the evaluation platform, encompassing benchmark design, automated scoring pipelines, verifier systems, and quality monitoring frameworks for both internal and customer-facing use cases. - Drive innovation in evaluation methodologies, including developing new approaches for agentic evaluation, multi-turn assessment, domain-specific benchmarking, and confidence calibration. - Design and implement a comprehensive verifier stack spanning LLM-as-judge, rule-based, reference-based, and process verifiers to enable robust, multi-signal evaluation across diverse AI capabilities. - Architect and deliver a unified evaluation platform that serves internal model development teams and external customers, with robust APIs, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and research to translate business needs into evaluation requirements and deliver impactful quality assurance solutions. - Stay ahead of the curve by researching and implementing the latest advancements in AI evaluation, including novel verifier architectures, safety and alignment evaluation, and emerging evaluation standards. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: - Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. - Extensive experience in leading and managing high-performing AI or platform engineering teams, with a focus on evaluation, quality assurance, or testing infrastructure at scale. - Deep technical expertise in AI evaluation methodologies, including benchmarking frameworks, automated scoring systems, verifier design (LLM-as-judge, rule-based, reference-based, process verifiers), and statistical methods for assessing model quality, safety, and reliability. - Proven track record of building and operating production-level evaluation platforms or AI infrastructure at scale. - Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and grow a world-class team, with extensive experience managing large organizations of 50 or more engineers and researchers. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior executives. - Hands-on experience with major deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow and familiarity with evaluation tooling ecosystems. - A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is a plus. For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $279,100 - $488,400, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

• Curate membership — invite the right people, protect the room • Build authentic relationships across your industry niche • Enroll 3–10+ new members monthly (top performers average 7+) • Host and drive attendance to the chapter's signature monthly experiences • Work with your Pod to create experiences members talk about for months • Compound your income through the relationships you build

• Curate membership — invite the right people, protect the room • Build authentic relationships across your industry niche • Enroll 3–10+ new members monthly (top performers average 7+) • Host and drive attendance to the chapter's signature monthly experiences • Work with your Pod to create experiences members talk about for months • Compound your income through the relationships you build