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Assistant Director of Development; Kroc School of Peace Studies

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University of San Diego
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Assistant Director of Development
University of San Diego

Posting #: 3928
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Administrator, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Department Description:
The Kroc School of Peace Studies trains the changemakers and peacebuilders of today and tomorrow. Kroc is the first stand-alone school of peace in the United States. Innovation in learning and programs is at the center of what we do and who we are. We combine theory and practice not just to understand crises and world issues, but also to imagine new possibilities and develop solutions to humanity's urgent challenges from increasing inequality and violence to climate change. At Kroc, people discover new ways of building more peaceful and socially just communities through a multidisciplinary lens and experiential learning. We look for passionate individuals who believe in the power of university learning to transform the world for the better.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:
The Assistant Director of Development is a key member of the Development and Alumni Relations staff of the Kroc School. The Assistant Director (AD) reports directly to the Dean of the Kroc School, with a dotted reporting to University Advancement and is responsible for managing a portfolio of gift prospects with a giving capacity of $1,500 or more. The AD must excel at managing relationships, conducting regular meetings to cultivate and solicit support to meet Kroc School fundraising priorities and goals. The selected candidate must be able to effectively communicate the Kroc School's unique story, its vision, and impact and reflect the organization's culture as a whole. The AD will also be assigned a variety of projects and responsibilities that support the long-term development goals of the Kroc School.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising
  • Develops and manages a portfolio of gift prospects with a giving capacity of $1,500 or more to cultivate and to solicit support to meet Kroc School fundraising priorities and goals
  • Identifies, cultivates, and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with alumni and other potential donors to the Kroc School
  • Works effectively with University Advancement and academic leadership to identify and research new qualified gift prospect alumni, parents, friends, faculty, corporations and foundations in order to support the School's fundraising priorities
  • Develops fundraising strategies and activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship of donors
  • Draft a variety of development related correspondence, gift proposals and stewardship reports to prospective and current donors
  • Tracks and report key performance measurements in Advance database
  • Builds data-driven strategies leading to growth of annual fundraising over time
    Kroc School Advisory Boards and other External Advisor Group
  • Identifies prospect for the School's Board of Advisors, working with the Dean in running effective board meetings and leading follow up steps
  • Prepares materials for Board of Advisors meetings including preparation of meeting materials and completion of meeting minutes
  • Assists the Board with recommending and researching potential new members
  • Assists Kroc School units and programs in their engagement of advisor groups, helping identify prospective donors/supporters and guiding unit leaders through the recruitment and asking process

    Miscellaneous
  • Training other staff on office operations and procedures as needed
  • The position involves attendance to some events related to the duties described herein that require the ability to travel off campus and out of the city and the ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

    Job Requirements:
    Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of three years development experience at an administrator or professional level in higher education or non-profit setting. Development experience may be substituted for equivalent roles in areas like sales or business development.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with good project management skills and the ability to exercise good judgment in advancing projects toward completion.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong people-skills, with capacity to meet and engage diverse group of people with giving potential.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with volunteers, donors and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational and management skills for achieving success in multiple campaigns and tasks.
  • Leadership in use of data, including operating and understanding donor database systems.
  • Ability to understand and demonstrate an extremely high level of sensitivity to customer relations and embrace a donor-centric philosophy.
  • Effective problem solving skills and decision-making.
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of higher education fund raising preferred.

    Special Conditions of Employment:
    The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccin requirement process. https://www.sandiego.edu/onward/

    Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
    Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

    Posting Salary:	Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits

    The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits

    Special Application Instructions:
    https://careers.pageuppeople.com/867/cw/en-us/job/494707/assistant-director-of-development

    Resume and Cover Letter Required
    Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu

    Additional Details:	Hours: 37.5 hours per week

    Closing date:Open until filled

    Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

    The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

    The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.





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    The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

    Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

    Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.

    USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.

    Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.

    To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

    While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.

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