SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

 

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 

 

Office of Development

University of California, Santa Barbara

 

Optimizes philanthropic support for the Library, in response to academic priorities established by the University Librarian ("Librarian"). Fund-raising efforts are devoted primarily to the Library; the remaining time may be directed to other University initiatives, as appropriate.  Focuses about eighty percent time on major gift ($100,000+) fund-raising activities. Twenty percent is focused on other activities related to fund raising, including some lower level gift solicitations, development of campaign materials, assistance with programs and marketing materials for external and community relations, and administrative duties such as planning, coordinating and executing aspects of the Library Development Program. 

 

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, Master's degree preferred. Five to ten years of experience in individual major donor development or related profession. Proven success in the major gift fundraising; experience in higher education preferred. An understanding of the culture of a research university and/or library, and a basic grasp of the range of academic and research topics faculty members and librarians focus upon. With training, ability to articulate the programmatic objectives of the Library with clarity and passion. Highest ethical standards, demonstrated empathy and a positive attitude in the face of difficulty and challenge. 

 

Notes: Fingerprint background check required. Annually renewable contract position. Ability and willingness to travel frequently and to work weekends and evenings. Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. 

 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

 

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

 

Application Information:

For primary consideration apply by 2/25/19, thereafter open until filled. 

APPLY ONLINE at https://jobs.ucsb.edu 

Job #20190082