The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
Senior Director of Development, UCLA Law
The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Special Instructions to Applicants
A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for this position.Please note, this is a hybrid position.
Position Summary
Elite faculty. Innovative curriculum. Inclusive community. Endless opportunity. Join us as the Senior Director of Development for UCLA Law, where your fundraising expertise, strategic planning abilities, and strong leadership and management skills will be a valued asset to our team as we drive philanthropic support for our innovative and exceptional legal programs. You will develop and execute approaches to secure major gifts, manage a portfolio and work closely with the school’s Dean, Associate Dean, and other colleagues, leadership, faculty, students, and volunteers to move forward the many initiatives and programs that cultivate cutting-edge scholars and dedicated teachers representing a broadly diverse student body and alumni that are brilliant leaders within and beyond Los Angeles. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work with our team in furthering our fundraising efforts, guiding staff and letting your high ambitions lead the way in advancing your career as you make a significant impact as part of our environment of excellence.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit
UC Benefit package
to discover benefits that start on day one, and
UC Total Compensation Estimator
to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum of five years of experience and progressive responsibility as a professional development officer and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing, or business development. (Required)Demonstrated experience in soliciting major gifts and/or prior experience with solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)Experience conceptualizing, planning, and implementing special events. (Required)Working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising at a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)Proven skills in developing sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing, and administering complex major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty of a professional school or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)Demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with team members, colleagues, and other internal/external constituents toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals; resourceful with the ability to recognize opportunities. (Required)Appropriate management and administrative skills needed to organize, direct, motivate, and evaluate other professionals and volunteers; supervisory skills to oversee and evaluate the efforts of staff. (Required)Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision. (Required)Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the Law School; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations, and foundations, and reports. (Required)Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators, and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs, and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)Ability to travel as needed.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40057544
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A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for this position.Please note, this is a hybrid position.
Position Summary
Elite faculty. Innovative curriculum. Inclusive community. Endless opportunity. Join us as the Senior Director of Development for UCLA Law, where your fundraising expertise, strategic planning abilities, and strong leadership and management skills will be a valued asset to our team as we drive philanthropic support for our innovative and exceptional legal programs. You will develop and execute approaches to secure major gifts, manage a portfolio and work closely with the school’s Dean, Associate Dean, and other colleagues, leadership, faculty, students, and volunteers to move forward the many initiatives and programs that cultivate cutting-edge scholars and dedicated teachers representing a broadly diverse student body and alumni that are brilliant leaders within and beyond Los Angeles. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work with our team in furthering our fundraising efforts, guiding staff and letting your high ambitions lead the way in advancing your career as you make a significant impact as part of our environment of excellence.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit
UC Benefit package
to discover benefits that start on day one, and
UC Total Compensation Estimator
to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum of five years of experience and progressive responsibility as a professional development officer and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing, or business development. (Required)Demonstrated experience in soliciting major gifts and/or prior experience with solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)Experience conceptualizing, planning, and implementing special events. (Required)Working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising at a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)Proven skills in developing sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing, and administering complex major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty of a professional school or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)Demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with team members, colleagues, and other internal/external constituents toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals; resourceful with the ability to recognize opportunities. (Required)Appropriate management and administrative skills needed to organize, direct, motivate, and evaluate other professionals and volunteers; supervisory skills to oversee and evaluate the efforts of staff. (Required)Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision. (Required)Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the Law School; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations, and foundations, and reports. (Required)Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators, and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs, and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)Ability to travel as needed.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40057544
#J-18808-Ljbffr