General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Development, Bourns College of Engineering |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | Monique Dozier |
| Supervisor | Jed Schwendiman | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, fundraising professional. Plans, schedules, and implements moderate-sized, comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations projects and programs, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, research, etc. May coordinate and oversee the work of support staff and/or other professionals. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting directly to Asst. Dean of Development for UC Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering, the Associate Director uses professional skills and experience to plan and implement successful fundraising projects and programs in support of BCOE priorities for student support, including scholarships, fellowships, the annual Dean's Innovation Fund Match Challenge in support of student professional organizations, makerspaces, community outreach initiatives, special projects, student research experiences, etc. Works with student, alumni, and parent volunteers. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has strong communication skills and professional ethics. The position is expected to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors, increase the overall number of donors to the college, and solicit leadership annual gifts in support of college priorities. Please note: all university development officers sign three-year renewable contracts which include the same employee benefits afforded career employees. The budgeted amount for this position is up to $90,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for hybrid accommodations. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with Raiser's Edge or other constituent databases. Experience with exporting/importing data from or to different software applications; and operating knowledge of Internet for data gathering purposes. | Preferred |
| Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in college or university admissions, alumni relations, career center, communication/marketing, development, student advising, or other related area | Preferred |
| Minimum of 2-3 years of direct fundraising experience. | Required |
| Experience working with volunteers | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards donors.
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40 |
Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising and alumni relations projects and program, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, search, etc.
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30 |
Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs.
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15 |
| Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines. Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning. | 5 |
Designs, organizes, and implements special events and has direct interaction with alumni and other donor.
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5 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. | Required |
| Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. | Required |
| Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and project management skills. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus presence required with hybrid accommodations. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |