Working Title:Executive Director of Development, Health Advancement
Department: Health Advancement
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000466
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F HYBRID
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends. Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
The Executive Director of Development (EDOD), Health Advancement for Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI) and Stem Research Center is a senior-level development professional who manages a large and complex fundraising program with complex constituencies and programs through a large professional staff, including both fundraising and non-fundraising professionals and related administrative support staff. The EDOD works collaboratively with physicians to secure significant philanthropic investments to support their respective programs. The EDOD is responsible for managing a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and the incumbent's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and meet individual and group metrics for the team under management. The EDOD will serve as a member of the Health Advancement leadership team and is also expected to be a highly collaborative colleague within University Advancement.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$137,000.00 - $200,000.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $137,000.00 - $321,000.00 (Annual Salary)
Required:
Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans Required Experience required for this Job
At least ten years of successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in an academic healthcare institution
Experience-based knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising for comprehensive research university, including the ability to direct a complex development program
Proven track record of success in principal gift fundraising at a complex, higher education research or academic healthcare institution
Experienced in operating under a prospect moves-management system that utilizes a central database
Documented success personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that leverage a relationship-building and moves-management approach leading to successful gift closure
Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments
Experience in campaign planning is desired
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including principles, concepts, techniques and procedures. Advanced knowledge of design and implementation of identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and techniques. Advanced skills to conceive, design, implement and evaluate effective fundraising programs. Advanced knowledge of leadership and management principles, concepts, techniques, etc. Strong people management skills to effectively recruit, engage, manage and develop a professional development team. Advanced knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives and issues of concern both on campus and / or medical center as well as in higher education, research and medical care or clinical operations. Advanced leadership / management skills, including skills to select, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate all levels of staff. Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies. Advanced skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising objectives. Advanced political acumen skills. Ability to represent the institution professionally, externally and internally. Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans. Advanced strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical and persuasion / negotiation skills. Advanced marketing skills. Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials Strong collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone. Collaborative in nature knowing that many donors' interests involve multiple parts of the university. Ability to effectively manage complex situations involving multiple and sometimes competing constituencies Ability to work independently with both School and institutional goals in mind Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
Preferred:
Advanced degree.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or comparable a donor/prospect database system
Special Conditions Required:
May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments. Local, regional, and national travel is required. Must posses a CA driver's license and participate in the DMV pull program.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Job Opening ID: 51937Working Title:Executive Director of Development, Health AdvancementDepartment: Health AdvancementBargaining Unit: 99FLSA: ExemptPayroll Job Code: 000466Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F HYBRIDEmployee Class: Career Position Summary: In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends. Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives. The Executive Director of Development (EDOD), Health Advancement for Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI) and Stem Research Center is a senior-level development professional who manages a large and complex fundraising program with complex constituencies and programs through a large professional staff, including both fundraising and non-fundraising professionals and related administrative support staff. The EDOD works collaboratively with physicians to secure significant philanthropic investments to support their respective programs. The EDOD is responsible for managing a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and the incumbent's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to achieve financial goals and meet individual and group metrics for the team under management. The EDOD will serve as a member of the Health Advancement leadership team and is also expected to be a highly collaborative colleague within University Advancement. Total Compensation: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. $137,000.00 - $200,000.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $137,000.00 - $321,000.00 (Annual Salary) Required: Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans Required Experience required for this Job
At least ten years of successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in an academic healthcare institution
Experience-based knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising for comprehensive research university, including the ability to direct a complex development program
Proven track record of success in principal gift fundraising at a complex, higher education research or academic healthcare institution
Experienced in operating under a prospect moves-management system that utilizes a central database
Documented success personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies that leverage a relationship-building and moves-management approach leading to successful gift closure
Demonstrated achievement in securing philanthropic investments
Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments
Experience in campaign planning is desiredBachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including principles, concepts, techniques and procedures. Advanced knowledge of design and implementation of identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and techniques. Advanced skills to conceive, design, implement and evaluate effective fundraising programs. Advanced knowledge of leadership and management principles, concepts, techniques, etc. Strong people management skills to effectively recruit, engage, manage and develop a professional development team. Advanced knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives and issues of concern both on campus and / or medical center as well as in higher education, research and medical care or clinical operations. Advanced leadership / management skills, including skills to select, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate all levels of staff. Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies. Advanced skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising objectives. Advanced political acumen skills. Ability to represent the institution professionally, externally and internally. Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans. Advanced strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical and persuasion / negotiation skills. Advanced marketing skills. Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials Strong collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone. Collaborative in nature knowing that many donors' interests involve multiple parts of the university. Ability to effectively manage complex situations involving multiple and sometimes competing constituencies Ability to work independently with both School and institutional goals in mind Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible Preferred: Advanced degree.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or comparable a donor/prospect database system Special Conditions Required: May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments. Local, regional, and national travel is required. Must posses a CA driver's license and participate in the DMV pull program. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.