Director of Development

Director of Development

Job no: 537286
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni
Relations, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business
location)

Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,459 to $8,334*
mo.

CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of
what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on
factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities
of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU
systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: April 8, 2024
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university
in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and
graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision
Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest
four-year public university system, California State
University, which educates nearly 460,000 students
every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU
Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic
Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’
lives with a focus on student success and engagement through
experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on
multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal
is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes
inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing
a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many
appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful
Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur
to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research
include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities,
including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent
benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on
East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With
proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities
for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the
nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

1. Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospective donors
   to solicit major gift commitments for identified CSU Monterey Bay
   fundraising objectives, identification, cultivation, solicitation
   and stewardship. Conducts 12 to 15 contacts per month including
   identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship actions.
   Develops written engagement and solicitation strategies; moves
   prospective donors through the traditional cultivation,
   solicitation and stewardship cycle recording actions in a moves
   management system.
2. Supports the portfolios of assigned academic colleges or
   programs working closely with the Dean, faculty, director and
   staff.
3. Supports the Annual Gift program with her/his assigned
   prospects.
4. Assists the Vice President for University Advancement in the
   preparation and implementation of a development strategic
   plan.
5. Assists the entire University Development Office in its
   functions and coordination of activities, including coordinating
   with other offices of the University.
6. Participates in the activities of committees and organizations
   to insure that appropriate development policies, procedures and
   safeguards exist and function in the best interest of the
   University.
7. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as
   assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: fundraising techniques, proposal
development, prospect identification, prospect research and
cultivation, fund solicitation, donor recognition and stewardship.
Thorough knowledge of modern management and administrative
techniques related to the development and implementation of
appropriate methods of work planning, scheduling and coordination
in a team environment to meet changing organizational
objectives.

Ability to: rapidly become familiar with
university-wide program areas; supervise, train and motivate the
work of direct report(s) and effectively recommend personnel
actions; train and evaluate the productivity and performance of
assigned staff and possess strong problem solving and conflict
resolution skills; possess excellent organizational and planning
skills, with superior attention to detail; demonstrate maturity and
unquestionable integrity; work and communicate effectively, orally
and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external
constituents; maintain confidential information; and navigate
sensitive situations; and establish and maintain effective working
relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of demonstrated success record of successful
  cultivation, solicitation, and philanthropic closure of major
  gifts. Increased responsibility as a development or major gift
  officer in higher education, academic medical institution,s or
  nonprofit organizations or demonstrated transferable communication,
  relationship building, and scholarship strategic thinking
  skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Similarity with annual fund, major or principal gift concepts.
  Demonstrated success in philanthropic community engagement.
• Fundraising/donor relations experience in support of Arts,
  Humanities, Social Sciences or Education. Knowledge of the local
  philanthropic community.
• Experience working in higher education. Technical fluency with
  Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Raiser’s Edge, and Google mail
  and calendaring programs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION
DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful
  completion of a background check (including a criminal records
  check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to
  the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to
  discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation,
  dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and
  is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
  Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of
  employment.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority
  (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the
  direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report
  allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery
  Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
  Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education
  Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section
  67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code
  EO 1107.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with
  access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable
  Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or
  alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the
  
  CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
• This position is a designated position in the
  California State University’s
  Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting
  this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms
  subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices
  Commission.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State
  of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable
  under the University’s liability coverage.
• Due to the nature of the work, this position requires the
  ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, on
  a regular basis.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position
requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of
time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus
locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain
our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff,
and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety
mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits
package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per
month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision
insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance;
educational incentives; membership in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year.
For further information, please visit
Employee Benefits Summary. As a perk, the University
Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable
campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover
Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required
online application prior to the priority screen date found at
Careers
at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the
application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of
the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB
and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or
management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources
at (831) 582-3389 or emailing [email protected].
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with
federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including
the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and
access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and
fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and
support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value
and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an
inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group
relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for
employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information,
medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or
disability.

To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/537286/director-of-development

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