Director of Development, Center for Jewish Studies
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- University of California, Berkeley
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- San Francisco
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Director of Development, Center for Jewish Studies and the Magnes Collection for Jewish Art and Life (0462U) About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The University of California, Berkeley is building a comprehensive program in Jewish and Israel Studies (JIS) that explores Jewish life and thought over time and throughout the world. The Program includes the Center for Jewish Studies (“CJS”), the Magnes Collection for Jewish Art and Life (“Magnes”), and the Berkeley Institute for Jewish Life and Israel Studies (“Berkeley Institute”). JIS is committed to the rigorous academic study of the wide-ranging Jewish experience and to fostering a welcoming environment for students pursuing knowledge and engagement in this area. As well, UC Berkeley's Jewish and Israel Studies program will highlight the study of the history, beliefs, texts and cultural practices of the Jewish people and of Israel in the context of society at large and the vitality and continuity of Jewish life.
The Director of Development for the Center for Jewish Studies and the Magnes Collection for Jewish Art and Life will design, develop, deliver, and administer a highly successful fundraising program to support the CJS and the Magnes, and co-coordinate the Jewish and Israel Studies campaign (JISC) with the Development Director of the Berkeley Institute. The Director will identify new donor prospects through researching background information on potential donors and will cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects alone or in partnership with JIS faculty directors and campus leadership.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Development, Division of Arts and Humanities in the College of Letters and Science, the Director will work closely with the faculty directors of the above named entities and campus leadership to develop solicitation strategies and proposals for the highest capacity donors. The Director will be responsible for directing the identification of new donor prospects and will cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects personally and/or in partnership with the faculty directors and campus leadership. S/he, in coordination with the Development Director of the Berkeley Institute, will be the JISC leads on joint efforts with fundraisers from across campus and in University Development & Alumni Relations (UDAR).
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Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
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. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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