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University of California-Berkeley

Assistant Director, Fund Policy (7399U), University Development and Alumni Relat

University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Job ID

72945Location

Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time

Full TimeAbout Berkeley

At 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 Overview

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR)

builds Berkeley's excellence and character by strengthening relations with alumni, parents, and friends of the University, raising public awareness about Berkeley, and increasing private philanthropy. UDAR provides overall direction for the campus's alumni relations and fundraising strategies and works to strengthen unit development offices by partnering with campus advancement professionals.Advancement Operations Overview

develops and delivers the centralized business systems and services that support the work of UC Berkeley's 30 decentralized fundraising units-helping them collaborate and communicate in order to maximize their collective results.Fund Stewardship and Compliance (FSC) Unit

enables the creation, maintenance, and stewardship of Berkeley's 11,000+ gift funds. The Fund Stewardship & Compliance team ensures the careful management of gifts to the campus by balancing donor needs with risk management.Position Summary

The University of California, Berkeley raised $1.31 billion in gifts in FY 23-24. The position of the

Assistant Director, Fund Policy

is responsible for executing the intake systems, organization, and review and acceptance of much of this portfolio of agreements. The position serves as a campus expert on gift and related policy in order to advise campus constituents on appropriate outcomes. This position involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of campus gift policy and acceptance.Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: September 28, 2024Responsibilities

Gift Agreements and Policy ComplianceEnsures campus compliance as it relates to gift agreements with legal and regulatory requirements in a complex changing environment.Serves as a campus point of contact on policy issues relating to gifts.Specialized Programs AdvisoryProvides guidance, education, policy interpretation to the campus within the research gift and corporate gift sponsorship domain.Gift and Fund Policy Analyses and ImplementationAnalyzes, predicts and advises constituencies regarding direction in the absence of clear external and internal practices.Helps to advance new gift policies, guidelines and procedures for implementation on the campus.Organizational DevelopmentParticipates with high level management in strategic thinking and planning in policy domain.Ensures operational excellence through management and improvement of data systems and related software programs.Required Qualifications

Minimum three years of experience providing guidance or consultative services to professional or academic staff, or clients.Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.Advanced project management skills.Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures, especially as it relates to policy and compliance.Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills.Education LevelBachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Preferred Qualifications

Minimum three years of experience providing guidance or consultative services in research, fundraising, or similar settings.Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt, monthly paid position, eligible for UC benefits. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience.How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Other Information

This is a hybrid position with up 100% remote work eligibility.This is not a Visa opportunity.Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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