Executive Strategist (0566U), University Development and Alumni Relations - 7138

Executive Strategist (0566U), University Development and Alumni Relations - 71382About BerkeleyAt the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.Departmental OverviewUniversity Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) helps build Berkeley's excellence through communications, public outreach, fundraising, and alumni relations all to raise public awareness about Berkeley and increase private philanthropy. UDAR provides overall direction for the campus's philanthropic advancement strategies and strengthens campus unit development in partnership with campus fundraisers.Position OverviewAs a key UC Berkeley campus expert and contributor to Berkeley's fundraising enterprise, the Executive Strategist applies in-depth knowledge and expert-level experience on campus-wide fundraising initiatives/projects that impact UC Berkeley. Identifies, formulates and advises on advancement policy development and implementation. Works on significant, strategic matters requiring political sensitivity, where analysis of circumstances and information requires an in-depth evaluation of factors, including data analysis, prospective fundraising opportunities and challenges, and communications to multiple internal and external constituents.ResponsibilitiesUniversity Advancement Constituent Leadership and Consultation:

Serves as a Berkeley organizational expert on significant campus-wide policy issue(s) or initiatives, especially leading comprehensive Berkeley advancement enterprise and fundraising initiatives.Project Management and Strategic Partnership:

Provides high-level analysis and complex research for fundraising and donor projects, identifying issues and philanthropic opportunities.Strategic Policy and Advancement Program Planning:

Provides leadership, expert guidance, education, and policy development as a campus expert, for over 25 campus units participating in the common philanthropic goal of ONE BERKELEY.Required QualificationsMinimum 5 years of demonstrated expert knowledge of higher-education advancement, campaign planning, philanthropic policies and procedures and complex, campus-wide fundraising initiatives in a large university environment.Expert analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.Advanced knowledge of fundraising and philanthropic processes, protocols and procedures.Education LevelBachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / trainingSalary & BenefitsThis is an exempt, monthly paid position, eligible for UC benefits. The salary range for this position is a minimum of $98,600, a midpoint of $141,500.00, and a maximum of $184,400. Salary will be commensurate with experience.This is a hybrid position with 80% remote work eligibility. This is a Bay Area/Northern CA-based position. This is not a Visa opportunity.

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