Director of Development, School of Public Health

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Development is a fundraising professional who works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Development, College of Health Sciences and University Advancement (UA) colleagues to lead specific development programs for UCI Health’s School of Public Health, securing significant philanthropic investments to support these areas. The primary activity of the Director of Development is externally focused to secure private philanthropic support and the Director of Development’s effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and meet metrics. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of Development, College of Health Sciences. The Director of Development is expected to be a highly collaborative colleague with other development officers on the Health Advancement team and across the campus.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare generally. Advanced working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.
Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and strong project management skills.
Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials.
Ability to work independently with both school and institutional goals in mind.
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system.
Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments.
Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines.
Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Five years' successful professional development and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education, preferably in an academic medical setting. OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

Lead specific development programs for UCI Health’s School of Public Health.
Secure significant philanthropic investments to support these areas.
Externally focused to secure private philanthropic support.
Achieve financial goals and meet metrics.
Be a highly collaborative colleague with other development officers on the Health Advancement team and across the campus.