Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs
Company:
University of California, Riverside
Job Location:
, California
Category:
Development and Fundraising
Type:
Full-Time
Overview
Job ID
34989259
Category
Campus Administration and Operations
Organization
University Advancement
Department
Development
Location
Main Campus - UCR
Salary
$111,000 - $214,400
Date Posted
2025-01-13T12:00:00.000Z
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Schedule
8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)
Other Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs (SRDOD) is the chief advancement officer for UC Riverside's Student Affairs Organization (SA). Under the leadership of the Senior Executive Director, Constituency Programs, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, School of Public Policy, School of Education, Library, Athletics, Regional and Pipeline Development, and in close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, the SRDOD will develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to grow SAs' philanthropic pipeline and secure annual and major gifts that will benefit team student success and endowments. The SRDOD will identify and manage a portfolio and will travel frequently locally and statewide for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes. The SRDOD will arrange appropriate opportunities for key SA leadership to meet with prospective donors and will work collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.
The full salary range for the Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs is $111,000 - $214,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $111,000 - $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Please note: This is a three-year, renewable contract position that includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.
Requirements
Education Requirements
Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling
presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality. Experience to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling
presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality. Experience to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
General Information
Job Title
FUNDRAISER 5
Job Code
000463
Grade
26
Department Head
Annya Lott
Supervisor
Annya Lott
Generic Scope
Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope
Serves as an expert or lead development professional in a specialized area such as major/principal gifts, gift planning or corporate/foundation relations, or a specific area that includes, or potentially includes, donors capable of making very significant contributions to a location. Maintains a portfolio of donor prospects that include the most influential, complex or highest rated donors. May have authority to make commitments and precedent-setting decisions regarding program design, development, and procedures. May oversee the work of professional and support staff. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization.
Department Custom Scope
The Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs (SRDOD) is the chief advancement officer for UC Riverside's Student Affairs Organization (SA). Under the leadership of the Senior Executive Director, Constituency Programs, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, School of Public Policy, School of Education, Library, Athletics, Regional and Pipeline Development, and in close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, the SRDOD will develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to grow SAs' philanthropic pipeline and secure annual and major gifts that will benefit team student success and endowments. The SRDOD will identify and manage a portfolio and will travel frequently locally and statewide for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes. The SRDOD will arrange appropriate opportunities for key SA leadership to meet with prospective donors and will work collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals. Please note: this is a three-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.
Key Responsibilities
Job ID
34989259
Category
Campus Administration and Operations
Organization
University Advancement
Department
Development
Location
Main Campus - UCR
Salary
$111,000 - $214,400
Date Posted
2025-01-13T12:00:00.000Z
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Schedule
8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)
Other Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs (SRDOD) is the chief advancement officer for UC Riverside's Student Affairs Organization (SA). Under the leadership of the Senior Executive Director, Constituency Programs, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, School of Public Policy, School of Education, Library, Athletics, Regional and Pipeline Development, and in close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, the SRDOD will develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to grow SAs' philanthropic pipeline and secure annual and major gifts that will benefit team student success and endowments. The SRDOD will identify and manage a portfolio and will travel frequently locally and statewide for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes. The SRDOD will arrange appropriate opportunities for key SA leadership to meet with prospective donors and will work collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.
The full salary range for the Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs is $111,000 - $214,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $111,000 - $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Please note: This is a three-year, renewable contract position that includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.
Requirements
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- 8 - 13 years of related experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience
- 6 years of fundraising in higher education
Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling
presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality. Experience to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling
presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality. Experience to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
General Information
Job Title
FUNDRAISER 5
Job Code
000463
Grade
26
Department Head
Annya Lott
Supervisor
Annya Lott
Generic Scope
Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope
Serves as an expert or lead development professional in a specialized area such as major/principal gifts, gift planning or corporate/foundation relations, or a specific area that includes, or potentially includes, donors capable of making very significant contributions to a location. Maintains a portfolio of donor prospects that include the most influential, complex or highest rated donors. May have authority to make commitments and precedent-setting decisions regarding program design, development, and procedures. May oversee the work of professional and support staff. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization.
Department Custom Scope
The Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs (SRDOD) is the chief advancement officer for UC Riverside's Student Affairs Organization (SA). Under the leadership of the Senior Executive Director, Constituency Programs, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Education, School of Public Policy, School of Education, Library, Athletics, Regional and Pipeline Development, and in close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, the SRDOD will develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to grow SAs' philanthropic pipeline and secure annual and major gifts that will benefit team student success and endowments. The SRDOD will identify and manage a portfolio and will travel frequently locally and statewide for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes. The SRDOD will arrange appropriate opportunities for key SA leadership to meet with prospective donors and will work collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals. Please note: this is a three-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as resource for assigned area of expertise, interacting with prospects, donors, staff and outside professionals to provide information, advice and counsel regarding assigned specialized program(s). May oversee the work of professional and support staff. 20%
- Analyzes needs and creates strategic and long-range plans for fundraising and other advancement programs and may have the authority to make commitments and precedent-setting decisions regarding program design, development, and procedures. 15%
- The SRDOD creates and implements the advancement program for the Student Affairs Organization. This includes programs designed to engage individuals, corporations, and foundations in efforts to meet priority needs of Student Affairs and to involve SA leaders and volunteers. The SRDOD advises the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (VCSA) on defining and prioritizing advancement needs and in developing objectives for private support. They will develop appropriate strategies for involving the VCSA in building relationships with major gift donor prospects and supports them and other campus leaders in highly tailored major gift meetings and proposals. The incumbent also advises the VCSA on appropriate volunteer structures for Student Affairs. The SRDOD informs the VCSA and senior staff regarding issues related to advancement; interprets trends, new policies, and opportunities, and recommends actions to the VCSA and senior staff. From time to time, the SRDOD may serve on campus committees and workgroups. The incumbent represents Student Affairs at campus-wide development activities and participates in campus-wide special advancement projects, campaigns, and policy initiatives. The SRDOD has the responsibility to ensure that all advancement activities in Student Affairs are conducted in accordance with UC Riverside and University of California policies and procedures. 15%
- Qualify major gift prospects and solicit gifts directly. 10%
- Develops, creates, writes, implements, and/or evaluates individualized marketing plans and/or strategies for cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, gift planning or corporate/foundation prospects (strategies typically require a high degree of innovation). 10%
- Serves as an expert or lead development professional in a specialized area such as major/principal gifts, gift planning or corporate/foundation relations, or a specific academic discipline such as Health Sciences which has an environment that includes, or potentially includes, donors capable of making very significant contributions to the campus and/or medical center. 5%
- Presents formal fundraising proposals to major donors and prospects or prepares senior management to present proposals. 5%
- Creates, establishes and evaluates methods for building/maintaining prospect and volunteer constituencies and identifies, recruits, and directs the activities of high level volunteers. 5%
- Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met and designs and implements highly specialized program activities to achieve these goals. 5%
- Writes complex proposals for solicitation of high value individuals, corporate, and/or foundation prospects. 5%
- May attend functions, meetings and serve on internal/external committees as a representative of the location. 5%
- Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
- Travel
