Job Summary
The Senior Director of Development, College of the Arts will secure philanthropic funds in support of programs and activities of the College of the Arts (COTA). The incumbent will provide leadership and day-to-day management of an integrated program of development activities for COTA's six academic units, as well as the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center and the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum. The Senior Director of Development will work closely with department chairs, school directors, and faculty members, and partner with the Dean and Associate Vice President, Development on the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the College of the Arts.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and Fundraising: In collaboration with the Dean, identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $1 million+ from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support COTA and university. In step with the Dean’s priorities, liaise with COTA faculty and staff to build upon established partnerships, seeking to steward and expand donor activities in alignment with area-specific and college-wide needs. Liaise with CPAC and KCAM directors working under the supervision of the Dean to address fundraising needs specific to those areas while simultaneously fostering integration with the larger College development plan.
- Collaboration and Strategy: Work with the Vice President and Associate Vice President for Development within University Relations and Development, the Dean of the College of the Arts, and the College's Chairs and Directors to identify college philanthropic priorities and opportunities, and to create successful development strategies, as well as to develop and manage stewardship activities.
- Community Building: Work with various constituents included businesses, community organizations, and community leaders to develop strategic objectives that will result in philanthropic partnerships benefiting the College of the Arts.
- Supervision: Provide direction to the College of Arts assigned development staff.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The candidate possesses knowledge of the solicitation process within an educational environment and excels in creating and maintaining excellent donor and alumni relations. They have an understanding of university development principles, the visual and performing arts, and alumni relations, which complements their ability to identify and build a pipeline of future donors. The candidate is adept at crafting major gift philanthropic priorities with college leadership and developing successful strategies. Their effective and compelling verbal communication skills enable them to make persuasive presentations to senior management and various constituencies, conduct participatory meetings, and collaborate with others. Additionally, they have strong planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills, along with a high competency in both oral and written communication. As an effective supervisor, they manage the college’s development office and its staff efficiently. The candidate is capable of working independently without close supervision, demonstrating self-direction in initiating, coordinating, and completing tasks.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of demonstrated successful major gift fundraising experience including donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
Physical Summary
- Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Licenses / Certificates
Valid California driver's license required.
• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Department
University Development/College of the Arts
Compensation
CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $9,606 - $14,409 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Benefits
This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.
Classification
Administrator II
Time Base
This is a hybrid position. The Senior Director of Development is expected to be on campus at least two days per week. For the first three to six months of employment, the incumbent is expected to be on campus four to five days per week and must reside in California with a strong preference for Southern California.
How to Apply
Aspen Leadership Group has been retained for this search. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through Aspen Leadership Group candidate portal by clicking here.
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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Equal Employment Statement
California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Conflict of Interest
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.