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Senior Director of Development, Bourns College of Engineering
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201503033243 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | Commensurate with Experience |
Position Information
Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Constituent Development, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of a fund raising program that will result in the generation of private major gift support from corporations, foundations, and individuals for program initiatives of the Bourns College of Engineering. 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
-Bachelor's degree in a related field. Proven track record in advancement management and major gift fundraising, with a minimum of seven years directly relevant professional experience
-Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and enhance relationships with alumni, students, volunteers, faculty, staff, senior university officials and the general public. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individuals and corporations in all gift ranges required.
-Good judgment and discretion in the handling and maintenance of confidential donor information required. Self-starter who works independently and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Experience cultivating and soliciting individuals, particularly at the major gift level. Prior experience in capital campaign setting and in annual fund and major gift solicitation strategies.
-Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline.
-Experience in successful relationship building with prospects, volunteers and advisory board members.
-Skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fundraising in general and in particular as it applies to UCR.
-Ability to travel as needed in Southern California region and sometimes out of state to visit with prospects/donors to implement qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship actions. Ability to work a flexed schedule to include some evening/weekend work as needed.
-Working knowledge of complex databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge, and PowerPoint.
-Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and enhance relationships with alumni, students, volunteers, faculty, staff, senior university officials and the general public. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individuals and corporations in all gift ranges required.
-Good judgment and discretion in the handling and maintenance of confidential donor information required. Self-starter who works independently and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Experience cultivating and soliciting individuals, particularly at the major gift level. Prior experience in capital campaign setting and in annual fund and major gift solicitation strategies.
-Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline.
-Experience in successful relationship building with prospects, volunteers and advisory board members.
-Skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fundraising in general and in particular as it applies to UCR.
-Ability to travel as needed in Southern California region and sometimes out of state to visit with prospects/donors to implement qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship actions. Ability to work a flexed schedule to include some evening/weekend work as needed.
-Working knowledge of complex databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
-Advanced degree.
-Experience with academic, research and education functions and operation principles of a major research university.
-Knowledge of the academic issues related to the disciplines of the College of Engineering.
-Knowledge of University Advancement functions and ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement.
-Experience with academic, research and education functions and operation principles of a major research university.
-Knowledge of the academic issues related to the disciplines of the College of Engineering.
-Knowledge of University Advancement functions and ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement.
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