Development Associate

Under the direction of the Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the Development Associate maintains a portfolio of prospects, directly soliciting gifts to support the CLA, creates relationships with college alumni, corporations, foundations, volunteers, and external constituents, stewards CLA donors, and provides administrative assistance and support at alumni, donor and prospect events. 

The Development Associate maintains a portfolio of donor prospects and solicits annual leadership and major gifts up to $100,000.  This position will raise $100,000+ per year. Provides project and administrative support, including but not limited to, basic clerical functions, event and project coordination, and prospect research. Will coordinate with the CLA scholarship liaison on the scholarship process and donor relations, writing relevant materials in support of fundraising initiatives, and managing the planning and administration of development events in support of college departments, schools and programs. Assists the Director of Development in writing solicitation letters, letters of gratitude, contact reports, proposals, newsletters, publications and other relevant materials in support of fundraising initiatives. The development associate will manage and supervise student assistant(s) and/or CLA student intern(s).

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.  Handles tasks with grace and committed to providing quality customer service.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism complimented by a positive attitude and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility and integrity.
• Ability to solicit donations both verbally and in writing via email and/or letter.
• Ability to travel locally to meet with prospective donors.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people - volunteers, prospects, donors, faculty, staff, students and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential information.
• Ability to perform clerical work involving sound judgment, accuracy and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with program staff, academic departments, the Vice President's office, and a variety of offices and individuals on and off campus.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, databases, e-mail, webpages and social media.
• 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."

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience required. Higher Education and fundraising experience preferred.

Possess a valid CA Driver's license.

University Relations and Development – College Development

Administrative Analyst Specialist – Non-Exempt – 1038-1

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Full-time temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

The salary range for this classification is$3,288 to $6,347 per month.

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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.

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.

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