Executive Director of Development, Samueli School of Engineering

University of California System • Irvine, CA

89d • $185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of Development (EDOD) for the Samueli School of Engineering is a senior professional who will work collaboratively with the Dean of the Samueli School of Engineering and University Advancement (UA) to lead the development program for the Samueli School of Engineering and secure significant philanthropic investments to support it.

Requirements

• Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
• Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
• Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
• Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts
• Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Expert project / program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program / project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints
• Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality
• Extensive experience in the completion of complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Extensive experience in working 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
• Extensive 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

Nice To Haves

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare, generally
• Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure
• Demonstrated skill in managing staff

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of donor prospects that include the most influential, complex or highest rated donors
• Report directly to the Vice Chancellor, University Advancement & Alumni Relations, with a dotted line to the Dean of the Samueli School of Engineering
• Serve as a member of the Dean's Leadership Team, lead the School's Advancement team, and be a highly collaborative colleague with other development officers across the campus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services