Job Title: Director of Development for the College of Education
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 25112
Job Code: 3312 Administrator II
Department: Development Univ Advancement
CompensationClassification: Administrator II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please visit sjsu.edu/up.
About the PositionThe Director of Development for the College of Education is expected to partner effectively with the College of Education to implement strategies to secure philanthropic support for San José State University fundraising priorities identified by the University¿s leadership in collaboration with the Office of Development in the Division of University Advancement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of giving major gifts to the University. In support of these efforts, the Director of Development initiates, maintains and strengthens close working relationships with key academic leaders, campus administrators, various stakeholders, and University Advancement colleagues.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Effectively represent the university¿s best practices and policies, and lead by example on and off campus
- Actively engage and establish trust with the alumni College at SJSU
- Identify long term donor and supporters and create an environment of confidence and reliability
- Working with Advancement and Campaign Operations, build a prospect/donor portfolio with annual goals for personal visits and fundraising outcomes based on established metrics
- Develop and execute donor centric strategies to identify, cultivate, close major gifts
- Present and regularly review top prospect strategies with AVP and other key team members as appropriate
- Work collaboratively with teams including Annual Giving, Planned Giving and Corporate and Foundation relations
- Work with volunteer leadership providing them direction and support in maximizing major gift fundraising potential.

This is a position in the CSU - Management Personnel Plan (MPP), and serves at the pleasure of the President. This position will require adherence to University compliance training such as: Conflict of Interest and Ethics, AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention, Information Security, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The person hired for this position may be required to complete an outside employment disclosure statement in accordance with Title V of the California Code of Regulations.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, or comparable field
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced Degree
- Experience developing donor (or client)-centric solicitation strategies leading to closing major gifts (or accounts)
- Fundraising experience in capital or comprehensive campaign setting, preferably at an institution of higher education
- Experience engaging and supporting volunteer leadership in their fundraising efforts
- Excellent written communication skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Knowledge developing donor (or client)-centric solicitation strategies leading to closing major gifts (or accounts)
- Ability to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects/donors and effectively move them through the development cycle leading to closing six and seven-figure gifts
- Skillful in making cold calls (opening doors) as well as developing donor-centric cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Ability to navigate the institution/assigned unit and make the appropriate match for donor interests
- Fundraising knowledge in a capital or comprehensive campaign setting
- Ability to engage and support volunteer leadership in their fundraising efforts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write clearly and persuasively
- Strong initiative and self-motivation and ability to work as part of a collaborative team
- Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics
- Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- High level of initiative, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Skillful in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to utilize fundraising database programs
Application ProceduresComplete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
-Resume
-Letter of Interest
-List of References

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 23, 2019 through September 11, 2019. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Additional InformationSatisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Equal Employment StatementSan José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Contact InformationUniversity Personnel
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