Assistant Director of Development, Athletics - 137835
UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
Payroll Title
FUNDRAISER 3
Department LEADERSHIP STRATEGY & ENGAGEME
Hiring Pay Scale $88,000-$97,600
Worksite North Torrey Pines Court
Appointment Type Contract
Appointment Percent 100%
Union Uncovered
Total Openings 1
Work Schedule Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
Job Description The Assistant Director of Development, Athletics, will work to represent fundraising priorities for UC San Diego’s General Campus. Representing UC San Diego first, Assistant Directors of Development are assigned to academic areas. This position’s focus is the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Under the leadership of the Managing Executive Director, Leadership Strategy and Engagement and under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, Athletics, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for pipeline building gift strategies from identification through stewardship. The Assistant Director will manage an individual portfolio of prospects capable of giving gifts up to $25,000. The Assistant Director is responsible for having a comprehensive understanding of university priorities, regularly meeting with prospects and donors (with a focus on face‑to‑face visits), regularly meeting with development colleagues and academic leaders, preparing briefing materials and gift proposals and attending events and other development focused engagement opportunities.
Qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one or in group settings, taking into account differences in social, cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds.
Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision‑making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and project‑management skills.
Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of the dynamics of fundraising and the concepts of development.
Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including gift policies, cultivation, donor recognition, support group management and administration.
Ability to develop strategies and plans to identify and cultivate prospects and steward donors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare reports, summaries, correspondence, briefings, personalized letters, and other materials, and to dialog clearly and effectively in conversation and at meetings.
Proven ability to prioritize assignments and departmental needs, and to meet deadlines.
Ability to make sound independent judgments and complete tasks with minimum direction.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and diverse working environment, with the ability to work as a part of a collaborative team.
Proven experience developing new programs to broaden donor base and enhance institutional outreach.
Demonstrated experience in gathering, researching, and analyzing information, and recommending or implementing appropriate solutions.
Proven advanced analytical skills to evaluate information, procedures or situations, to define a problem or objective, identify relevant concerns, recognize alternatives, and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Demonstrated success in recruiting and working with volunteers.
Proven experience interacting successfully with donors, prospective donors, faculty and staff and community members.
Proven success in organizing and implementing special events.
Strong sense of ethical conduct, and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues.
Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues.
Special Conditions
Job offer is contingent on satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Expected to have campus presence.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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Department LEADERSHIP STRATEGY & ENGAGEME
Hiring Pay Scale $88,000-$97,600
Worksite North Torrey Pines Court
Appointment Type Contract
Appointment Percent 100%
Union Uncovered
Total Openings 1
Work Schedule Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
Job Description The Assistant Director of Development, Athletics, will work to represent fundraising priorities for UC San Diego’s General Campus. Representing UC San Diego first, Assistant Directors of Development are assigned to academic areas. This position’s focus is the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Under the leadership of the Managing Executive Director, Leadership Strategy and Engagement and under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, Athletics, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for pipeline building gift strategies from identification through stewardship. The Assistant Director will manage an individual portfolio of prospects capable of giving gifts up to $25,000. The Assistant Director is responsible for having a comprehensive understanding of university priorities, regularly meeting with prospects and donors (with a focus on face‑to‑face visits), regularly meeting with development colleagues and academic leaders, preparing briefing materials and gift proposals and attending events and other development focused engagement opportunities.
Qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one or in group settings, taking into account differences in social, cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds.
Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision‑making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and project‑management skills.
Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of the dynamics of fundraising and the concepts of development.
Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including gift policies, cultivation, donor recognition, support group management and administration.
Ability to develop strategies and plans to identify and cultivate prospects and steward donors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare reports, summaries, correspondence, briefings, personalized letters, and other materials, and to dialog clearly and effectively in conversation and at meetings.
Proven ability to prioritize assignments and departmental needs, and to meet deadlines.
Ability to make sound independent judgments and complete tasks with minimum direction.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and diverse working environment, with the ability to work as a part of a collaborative team.
Proven experience developing new programs to broaden donor base and enhance institutional outreach.
Demonstrated experience in gathering, researching, and analyzing information, and recommending or implementing appropriate solutions.
Proven advanced analytical skills to evaluate information, procedures or situations, to define a problem or objective, identify relevant concerns, recognize alternatives, and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Demonstrated success in recruiting and working with volunteers.
Proven experience interacting successfully with donors, prospective donors, faculty and staff and community members.
Proven success in organizing and implementing special events.
Strong sense of ethical conduct, and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues.
Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues.
Special Conditions
Job offer is contingent on satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Expected to have campus presence.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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