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Associate Director of Development - Bourns College of Engineering

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201508207742 Full Time 8AM - 5PM -

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Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Development, Bourns College of Engineering, (BCOE) and in coordination with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the incumbent is responsible for planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that will result in the generation of private support including foundation and individual giving for the University with a focus on the Bourns College of Engineering. The Associate Director is responsible for development initiatives aimed at growing a pipeline of leadership annual giving prospects, major gift fundraising and supporting the overall development efforts of the University. This is a two-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. If you interested in an opportunity that is challenging and will allow you to make an impact while doing interesting and meaningful work, then apply today!

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.

The Bourns College of Engineering is dedicated to educating the next generation of engineering leaders to discover and apply groundbreaking solutions and innovations that improve the quality of life. In less than 25 years, the college has distinguished itself through faculty leadership in research and teaching, partnerships with industry and government, engagement with local and global communities, remarkable growth, and top-tier rankings.

The University of California, Riverside(www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion. For the second year in a row, Washington Monthly magazine has ranked the University of California, Riverside second among national universities in its 10th annual College Ranking Survey. It is the fourth consecutive year that UC Riverside has been ranked among the top 10 schools in the survey, which considers civic engagement, research, and social mobility. UCR also placed 21st in the category of "Best-Bang-For-The-Buck Colleges", an exclusive list that ranks schools on measures of access, affordability and student outcomes. 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).

Minimum Requirements

-Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in a related field.
-Demonstrated fundraising experience beyond the junior level. Ability to manage strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact, diplomacy and collegiality in a team environment. Advanced writing skills to independently write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical or narrative reports, correspondence, or proposals.
-Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
-Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations.
-Proven success in goal achievement and following through on tasks. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet departmental goals/deadlines.
-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.
-Ability to work effectively with supervisor, deans and directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
-Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications.
-Ability to work effectively with other advancement staff in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating development programs. Ability to work effectively within a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in a related field.
-Experience with and knowledge of the principles and practices of fund raising, preferably within a major research university environment.
-Experience in coordinating and integrating fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement.
-Experience in development and/or alumni affairs and/or annual giving.
-Experience with Raiser's Edge.
-Experience with exporting/importing data from or to different software applications; and operating knowledge of Internet for data gathering purposes.

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

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