Associate Director of Development, Office of Housing Administration (Administrator I)

California State University System • San Diego, CA

69d • $80,000 - $86,508

About The Position

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university's vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five-year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core. Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students and the community, to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications and more. Within URAD, the departments of Development, SDSU Alumni, Planned and Annual Giving, Special Events and Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Financial Management, Data Management, Prospect Research and Management and Operations are making a difference in the lives of SDSU's 39,000 students. URAD had another record-setting fundraising year in 2023-2024 with $131.9M total raised. Other superlatives in 2023-2024 include 2,251 scholarships awarded, 14,750 total gifts, and 5,006 first-time donors. The latest fundraising success can be credited to the university's goal of building a world-class university campus, research center, and multi-use stadium in Mission Valley to serve higher education, the public good, and the community's goals and aspirations. SDSU has been recognized several times for its exceptional development program by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). With the support of loyal donors and working alongside SDSU's visionary faculty and staff leaders, SDSU builds lifelong relationships with over 500,000 alumni, friends and the community that advance the mission of SDSU.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive development experience or related work, such as sales and community relations.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in personal gift solicitation and fundraising ($25,000+).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in gift fundraising ($25K+) that aligns with strategy development/implementation.
• Experience working with volunteers and corporate executives.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with comprehensive and/or capital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students, and the community.
• Generate private support for SDSU students, faculty, and programs.
• Handle stewardship, events, gift administration, and communications.

Benefits

• Generous Leave Benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: CalPERS defined benefit pension plan with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost.
• Educational Opportunities: California State University system fee reduction program for employees and dependents.
• Voluntary Benefits: Additional options like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and ScholarShare 529 Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees