Assistant Director of Development, Student Affairs

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! 

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

 

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Development for Student Affairs, is a part-time position that reports to the Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs and works closely with the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Assistant Vice President for Campus Development Programs as well as colleagues and leadership across the University. The position has primary responsibility for being the point of contact for new gifts to programs and scholarships up to $25,000.

• As a member of the University Relations and Advancement team, the incumbent is responsible for working in a collegial and supportive manner with other university and college-based directors of development and working with donors to maximize their giving to any or all areas of the University.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the University’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team, and encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the University.
• Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set, and enhances team dynamics and supports departmental goals through effective communication and proactive efforts.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
• Three (3) years of professional fundraising experience in a university development program, non-profit organization or equivalent experience.
• Experience working successfully with individuals, Boards of Directors, and Board committees is preferred.
• CFRE and/or gift planning designation a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Superior interpersonal, planning, strategic and analytical skills. Self-motivated and well organized.
• A disposition for event and hospitality-based cultivation and experience in event planning and management.

• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
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