Director of Development, Student Affairs

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note, this is a hybrid role.

Position Summary

UCLA Student Affairs is a network of more than 25 programs, services, and experiences that connect with the life of every student during their collegiate career, and strives to ensure students have the programs and resources to meet their personal and academic needs. As the Director of Development, Student Affairs, you will have the ability to build strong campus partnerships with some of the best Student Affairs professionals in the nation; connect with donors and prospects who are passionate about making a difference; and provide leadership, assistance, advice, and counsel on fundraising strategies and initiatives. You will work with the Executive Director of Development for Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives (SSI) to plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program that reflects the priorities of the Office of Student Affairs and will manage other fundraising staff as assigned. As our Director of Development, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact that benefits underserved student populations, student leadership programs, club and recreational sports, and many more. Within our SSI team, you will be part of an environment of collaboration and drive, and contribute to the innovative and inspiring culture of our team. Be a force of change and transformation as you bring your exceptional skills to help us build and expand programs that will enable our undergraduates to flourish as students and develop into strong leaders in the world. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA today!

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the Office of Student Affairs; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgment, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40041636)

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Director of Development, Student Affairs

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note, this is a hybrid role.

Position Summary

Salary & Compensation

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the Office of Student Affairs; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgment, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40041636)

Director of Development, Student Affairs

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note, this is a hybrid role.

Position Summary

Salary & Compensation

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the Office of Student Affairs; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgment, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40041636)

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