Assistant Director of Development

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

7d • $5,274 - $7,684 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth. The Assistant Director of Development will independently build upon and maintain a cross-functional portfolio of prospects, directly soliciting gifts to support Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and Student Affairs, create relationships with alumni, prospects, donors, and external community members, steward the Student Affairs donors, and provide cross-functional project management, assistance and support at alumni, donor, and prospect events. The incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. The position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts. ACPA’s 2024 and 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Handles tasks with grace and committed to providing quality customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism complimented by a positive attitude, openness, flexibility, and integrity.
• Understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access practices.
• Ability to solicit a donation both verbally and in writing via email and/or letter.
• Ability to make cold calls to various prospects and constituents.
• Ability to travel locally to meet with prospective donors.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people—volunteers, prospects, donors, faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential information.
• Ability to perform clerical work involving sound judgment, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with program staff, academic departments, the Vice President's office, and a variety of offices and individuals on and off campus.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, databases, e-mail, webpages, online graphic design tools, and social media.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
• Valid California driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Higher Education and fundraising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build and maintain a portfolio of donor prospects and solicit annual leadership and major gifts of $250,000+
• Write thank you letters, design and produce donor centric marketing collateral and publications (e.g., impact reports, proposals, case for support, scholarship profiles), including digital collateral (e.g., social media, website), and other relevant materials in support of fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate cultivation and stewardship activities and board committee activities related to funding development.

Benefits

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
• 14 paid holidays
• 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan
• Voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level