Job Details

Overview

Operations Director, Major Gifts (7378C), University Development and Alumni Relations - #80798

The Major Gifts team within UDAR works to secure philanthropic support among University alumni, parents, and friends across a range of geographical regions with a focus on gifts in the $100,000 to $10 million range. The regional focus areas are Southern California, the Greater Bay Area, and the East Coast. UC Berkeley seeks an advanced administrative professional to lead analysis, project management for the Chancellor's Councils, and culture initiatives within the Major Gifts team, while modeling diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice.

As a leadership role, this position manages and performs administrative services with a focus on analysis, long- and short-range planning, and collaboration with adjacent departments. The role also serves as an ambassador and liaison for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice within the team. Project management of the three regional Chancellor's Councils is a key part of the role due to the high-profile volunteers and donors in Southern California, the East Coast and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage the three regional Chancellor's Councils, including meeting preparation, communication development and close collaboration with the Chancellor's Office for top regional donors and volunteers in Asia, Southern California and the East Coast. Interface directly with Council members regularly.
• Manage, plan, and administer a full range of administrative operations for the Major Gifts team.
• Coordinate with adjacent teams to streamline internal processes and support human resources related projects.
• Infuse Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice into the Major Gifts team's work and help build a strong culture of belonging and cohesion.
• Prepare and implement short- and long-range plans.
• Lead student scholarship stewardship experiences for major donors in gift officer portfolios.
• Independently investigate and implement new pilot opportunities based on emerging needs of the department.
• Prepare Chancellor donor visit briefings.
• Independently drive forward and provide analysis for highly complex projects.
• Produce reports after in-depth analysis of major events, assess current fundraising practices and explain or interpret ROI for key cross-functional initiatives.
• Serve on the departmental management team and provide strategic advice and guidance to the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience serving as an advanced administrative operations professional.
• Minimum five years of experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Advanced knowledge of common computer application programs and databases.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced skills in short- and long-term strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving and customer service.
• Ability to break down complex systems and protocols into digestible pieces for key decision makers and stakeholders.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to independently research best practices in a variety of arenas and adapt those ideas to achieve team goals.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial orientation, including a willingness to question the status quo and pilot new approaches or processes.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits and exempt.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) agreement. This is not a visa opportunity. This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work, with arrangements determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.