University of California-Berkeley
Assistant Dean for Advancement (0464U), School of Journalism - 81639
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
Assistant Dean for Advancement (0464U), School of Journalism - 81639
About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our
Guiding Values and Principles ,
Principles of Community , and
Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for
supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups
(staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can
grow your career
at UC Berkeley.
Position Summary Berkeley Journalism seeks a committed, experienced, self-directed development professional to be its next Assistant Dean for Advancement. Working with the dean of the School you will lead a small but mighty advancement team responsible for raising funds from major donors, foundations, planned gifts, and alumni. In addition to raising funds for Berkeley Journalism's award-winning faculty and students, you'll also lead a special campaign that will take Berkeley Journalism into a vibrant future built around innovation, diversity, and excellence.
We're looking for someone with the experience, maturity, and vision to build and maintain strong, fruitful relationships with donors, and who knows the joy of raising funds for a great cause.
Reporting to the dean and with a dotted line to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Constituent Relations, the assistant dean personally manages a portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects; identifies new major gift prospects; develops and manages foundation proposals; collaborates with advancement and communications staff on materials, marketing plans, and events; and identifies, cultivates and stewards planned giving donors. The assistant dean manages two staff: A Leadership Gifts Officer, and an Alumni Relations and Events staff member.
The assistant dean will also partner with the dean to shape a comprehensive strategic plan and vision for the School, translating that vision into a compelling case for both annual giving and a renewed Campaign for Berkeley Journalism. They will create and manage an annual budget to meet fundraising goals; work with the dean to solicit donations from donors, funders, and supporters of the School; and support the dean's involvement with the School's advisory board and engage board members in fundraising, ambassadorship, and networking. The assistant dean also provides advice and guidance for contract and grant acquisition, gifts-in-kind, faculty engagement in advancement, alumni engagement. They demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire trust, confidence, and purpose.
Position is expected to raise at least $5 million annually. Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the program.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 11/04/2025.
Responsibilities
Supervises and manages the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and donor prospects.
Makes at least 10 - 15 substantive contacts per month (e.g., significant moves that advance a relationship).
Meets regularly with campus portfolio manager, attends all campus fundraiser meetings.
Designs, organizes, and successfully leads a multiyear comprehensive campaign for Berkeley Journalism in conjunction with campuswide efforts.
Manages the comprehensive fundraising program for the School of Journalism.
Conceives, creates, develops, implements and manages fundraising programs and strategies to successfully meet predetermined goals and objectives, and ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met.
Evaluates programs using financial feasibility studies and market research, including planning and evaluating annual solicitation programs and making recommendations for improvements.
Assignments require managing a fundraising staff comprised of both professionals and related administrative support.
Selects, trains, mentors, guides and directs subordinate staff and as required, takes corrective action.
Conducts and participates in long and short-range strategic planning.
Manages other external relations functions, such as volunteers, outreach, et cetera.
Required Qualifications
Strong knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including strategies for donor identification, cultivation and solicitation, preferably applied in a journalism or journalism education setting
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
Strong knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the campus, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives, applicable policies, infrastructure, and current issues of concern.
Strong knowledge of management/leadership concepts, principles and best practices.
Strong leadership/management skills to select, train, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
Strong skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
Works well in a team environment.
Passion, respect and appreciation for journalism is a necessity.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits
website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $180,000.00 - $220,000.00. The full range for this classification is $124,700.00 - $240,900.00.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
This position is eligible for up to 40% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our
Guiding Values and Principles ,
Principles of Community , and
Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for
supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups
(staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can
grow your career
at UC Berkeley.
Position Summary Berkeley Journalism seeks a committed, experienced, self-directed development professional to be its next Assistant Dean for Advancement. Working with the dean of the School you will lead a small but mighty advancement team responsible for raising funds from major donors, foundations, planned gifts, and alumni. In addition to raising funds for Berkeley Journalism's award-winning faculty and students, you'll also lead a special campaign that will take Berkeley Journalism into a vibrant future built around innovation, diversity, and excellence.
We're looking for someone with the experience, maturity, and vision to build and maintain strong, fruitful relationships with donors, and who knows the joy of raising funds for a great cause.
Reporting to the dean and with a dotted line to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Constituent Relations, the assistant dean personally manages a portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects; identifies new major gift prospects; develops and manages foundation proposals; collaborates with advancement and communications staff on materials, marketing plans, and events; and identifies, cultivates and stewards planned giving donors. The assistant dean manages two staff: A Leadership Gifts Officer, and an Alumni Relations and Events staff member.
The assistant dean will also partner with the dean to shape a comprehensive strategic plan and vision for the School, translating that vision into a compelling case for both annual giving and a renewed Campaign for Berkeley Journalism. They will create and manage an annual budget to meet fundraising goals; work with the dean to solicit donations from donors, funders, and supporters of the School; and support the dean's involvement with the School's advisory board and engage board members in fundraising, ambassadorship, and networking. The assistant dean also provides advice and guidance for contract and grant acquisition, gifts-in-kind, faculty engagement in advancement, alumni engagement. They demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire trust, confidence, and purpose.
Position is expected to raise at least $5 million annually. Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the program.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 11/04/2025.
Responsibilities
Supervises and manages the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and donor prospects.
Makes at least 10 - 15 substantive contacts per month (e.g., significant moves that advance a relationship).
Meets regularly with campus portfolio manager, attends all campus fundraiser meetings.
Designs, organizes, and successfully leads a multiyear comprehensive campaign for Berkeley Journalism in conjunction with campuswide efforts.
Manages the comprehensive fundraising program for the School of Journalism.
Conceives, creates, develops, implements and manages fundraising programs and strategies to successfully meet predetermined goals and objectives, and ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met.
Evaluates programs using financial feasibility studies and market research, including planning and evaluating annual solicitation programs and making recommendations for improvements.
Assignments require managing a fundraising staff comprised of both professionals and related administrative support.
Selects, trains, mentors, guides and directs subordinate staff and as required, takes corrective action.
Conducts and participates in long and short-range strategic planning.
Manages other external relations functions, such as volunteers, outreach, et cetera.
Required Qualifications
Strong knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including strategies for donor identification, cultivation and solicitation, preferably applied in a journalism or journalism education setting
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
Strong knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the campus, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives, applicable policies, infrastructure, and current issues of concern.
Strong knowledge of management/leadership concepts, principles and best practices.
Strong leadership/management skills to select, train, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
Strong skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
Works well in a team environment.
Passion, respect and appreciation for journalism is a necessity.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits
website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $180,000.00 - $220,000.00. The full range for this classification is $124,700.00 - $240,900.00.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
This position is eligible for up to 40% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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