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Director of Development, Graduate School of Education
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201503033221 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
UC Riverside seeks a dynamic, effective and engaging fundraiser for the Graduate School of Education. Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Constituent Development and in close collaboration with the Dean of the Graduate School of Education, the incumbent is responsible for the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of a development and fund raising program that will result in the generation of private support including corporate, foundation, and individual major gifts for program initiatives of the Graduate School of Education. This is a two-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees.
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
University Advancement: (http://advancement.ucr.edu). Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team: Raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service; Encourages, promotes, and secures public and private resources to support: Recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; High-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; Leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
Distinguished by sixty years of high-impact research, UC Riverside is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities at home and abroad - air, water, energy, health, transportation, agriculture and more. Recognized as one of the nation's most diverse universities, with more than half of our 21,000+ student population made up of first-generation scholars, Washington Monthly ranked UCR second in the nation (2013) for civic engagement, research and social mobility. A member of the prestigious 10 campus University of California system, we are one of only six campuses named to the New America Foundation's 2013 list of "Next Generation Universities," as well as a Top-35 "Best Value School" according to U.S. News & World Report (2014). The premier world university ranking - the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities - lists UCR among the Top 150 worldwide (2013).
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
University Advancement: (http://advancement.ucr.edu). Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team: Raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service; Encourages, promotes, and secures public and private resources to support: Recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; High-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; Leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
Distinguished by sixty years of high-impact research, UC Riverside is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities at home and abroad - air, water, energy, health, transportation, agriculture and more. Recognized as one of the nation's most diverse universities, with more than half of our 21,000+ student population made up of first-generation scholars, Washington Monthly ranked UCR second in the nation (2013) for civic engagement, research and social mobility. A member of the prestigious 10 campus University of California system, we are one of only six campuses named to the New America Foundation's 2013 list of "Next Generation Universities," as well as a Top-35 "Best Value School" according to U.S. News & World Report (2014). The premier world university ranking - the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities - lists UCR among the Top 150 worldwide (2013).
Minimum Requirements
-Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
-Three to five years of experience in fundraising programs and proven success in raising major gifts. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition.
-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.
-Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fund raising, preferably within a major research university environment. Experience and skill in directing a complex development program within a major university.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design and implement a development program. Ability to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
-Ability to work effectively with other advancement staff in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating development programs.
-Skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fund raising.
-Understanding of University Advancement functions with an ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations, and marketing professionals within advancement.
-Three to five years of experience in fundraising programs and proven success in raising major gifts. Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition.
-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.
-Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fund raising, preferably within a major research university environment. Experience and skill in directing a complex development program within a major university.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design and implement a development program. Ability to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
-Ability to work effectively with other advancement staff in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating development programs.
-Skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fund raising.
-Understanding of University Advancement functions with an ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations, and marketing professionals within advancement.
Preferred Qualifications
-Advanced degree.
-Knowledge of the academic issues related to the disciplines of the Graduate School of Education.
-Experience with major fundraising and capital campaigns.
-Knowledge of the academic issues related to the disciplines of the Graduate School of Education.
-Experience with major fundraising and capital campaigns.
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 the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview