Senior Director, Engagement Programs

Job Opening ID: 66427
Reports To: Senior Director, Annual Giving
Working Title: Senior Director, Engagement Programs
Department: Annual Programs
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000462
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5 M-F Hybrid
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends. Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the University is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
 
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Annual Giving, the Senior Director, Engagement Programs is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Chancellor’s Club, maintaining and expanding a meaningful engagement and leadership annual giving society, and the Parent Philanthropy & Engagement program, which seeks to increase and enhance engagement with and raise funds from rated parents whose children are current or former UCI students. The incumbent will lead the Parent Philanthropy team to develop, plan, and implement programs to encourage and increase parent giving and enhance parent relations while concurrently managing and implementing the schedule of programs to expand memberships and revenue associated with the Chancellor’s Club. The Senior Director will be responsible for identifying and cultivating individual prospects who are capable of making gifts in excess of $100,000 to their managed programs and/or throughout the enterprise. They will manage the Senior Associate Director, Parent Philanthropy & Engagement and the Assistant Director, Parent Philanthropy & Engagement to expand parent philanthropy at the major, leadership and annual giving levels. Additionally, the Senior Director will manage the Events Associate, Chancellor’s Club who provides marketing and event planning support for the Chancellor’s Club
 
Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $100,600.00 - $190,800.00 (Annual Salary).
 
Required:
 

• Five to seven years' successful professional development and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education, OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved. 
• Experience working in a capital campaign and knowledge of concepts from planning phase to conclusion is desired. 
• Successful experience working with volunteers, leaders and university administrators to ensure an integrated, organized effort.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. 
• Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare generally. 
• Advanced working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system. 
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. 
• Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. 
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and strong project management skills. 
• Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. 
• Demonstrable experience closing major gifts of at least $100,000. Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments. 
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials. 
• Ability to work independently with both school and institutional goals in mind. 
• Understanding of academic, research and education functions and operating principals of a major research university Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines. 
• Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations.
   

Preferred:
 

• Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
   

Special Conditions Required:
 

• May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments 
• Local, regional, and national travel is required. 
• Must have a CA Drivers license and participate in the DMV pull program.
   

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]