Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant Dean for Advancement School of Journalism

Overview

Assistant Dean for Advancement (0464U), School of Journalism - 81639 at University of California, Berkeley. This role leads the School of Journalism's advancement efforts, including major gifts, foundations, planned gifts, and alumni relations, and partners with the dean to shape fundraising strategy and campaign initiatives.

Position Summary

Berkeley Journalism seeks a committed, experienced development professional to be its next Assistant Dean for Advancement. The role reports to the dean and has 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 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 partner with the dean to shape a comprehensive strategic plan and vision for the School, translating that vision into a compelling case for 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, engaging board members in fundraising, ambassadorship, and networking. The assistant dean provides guidance on contract and grant acquisition, gifts-in-kind, faculty engagement in advancement, and alumni engagement. They demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire trust, confidence, and purpose. The position is expected to raise at least $5 million annually. Results have a major impact on the program's goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and donor prospects.
• Makes at least 10 - 15 substantive contacts per month as part of advancing relationships.
• Meets regularly with campus portfolio manager and attends campus fundraiser meetings.
• Designs, organizes, and 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 meet goals and objectives, and ensures goals are met.
• Evaluates programs using financial feasibility studies and market research, including planning and evaluating annual solicitation programs and making recommendations for improvements.
• Manages fundraising staff and provides mentorship and corrective action as needed.
• Conducts and participates in long- and short-range strategic planning.
• Manages external relations functions, such as volunteers and outreach.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations, including donor identification, cultivation and solicitation, preferably in journalism or journalism education.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the campus, its achievements, vision, mission, goals and policies.
• Strong management/leadership concepts and ability to lead staff.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen for working with diverse constituencies.
• Strong ability to meet fundraising goals, including securing gifts.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Passion and respect for journalism.
• 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 UC Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range is $180,000 - $220,000; full range $124,700 - $240,900. 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, with arrangements determined in partnership with your supervisor and subject to change.

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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