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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Administrator I or II)
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Position Number: 1248473
Location: Chico, CA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

California State University, Chico

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Administrator I or II)

Posting Number: VA990

Primary Duties:
A position as either Associate Director of Development or Director of Development is available in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC). The position reports directly to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement and works closely with the Dean of the College of ECC. The Associate Director or Director of Development is responsible for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in support of major/capital gifts and annual leadership gifts for the College of ECC and for the University overall. Directors plan and implement individual, multi-year, major gift fund-raising efforts for the college or division. One position is available. The candidate's experience and qualifications will determine appointment to Associate Director or Director level.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on major gift officer with demonstrated fund-raising or sales experience capable of handling a portfolio ranging from 120 to 150 donors and prospects. Incumbents will provide front-line fund-raising leadership to assigned area, and will work in close collaboration with other Development Directors or Associate Directors and with central advancement staff in Prospect Research, Scholarships, Planned Giving, and the Annual Fund. Positions will be expected to secure significant annual gift revenue for the assigned area through a combination of cash, pledge commitments, gift-in-kind, and planned gifts.
Positions will involve substantial travel and work may be required on weekends or in the evenings.

Required Education:

EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree from an accredited College or University.
AND
EXPERIENCE:
ADMINISTRATOR I: A minimum of two years of fundraising, sales, or other applicable experience.
ADMINISTRATOR II: A minimum of three to five years of fundraising, sales, or other applicable experience.

Examples of experience include: work with major gift and capital campaigns and direct experience soliciting gifts, developing and presenting proposals and associated materials in support of major gift fund-raising, or working with prospect research and in preparing contact reports.

Special Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. This considered a sensitive position. Current CSU, Chico employees are subject to a background check (including a criminal record check) if voluntarily moving into a sensitive position, regardless of any background checks previously conducted. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a Limited Mandated Reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a designated position under the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Advancement / Development Director / Assoc or Asst Director, 2)

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Drivers License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Drivers Training course.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position alternates between remaining in a stationary position operating a personal computer for long periods of time and frequently moving about inside the office as well as extensive travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position involves frequent to constant interaction with students, parents, guests, faculty and staff. The environment is a typical office with standard office equipment, requires the regular use of computers and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. This is a fast-paced environment requiring a flexible schedule. Early morning, evening, weekend and overnight hours are required, as needed to travel and complete work or projects. May occasionally work outside and locations may include even and uneven walking surfaces, exposure to weather changes such as temperatures, humidity or precipitation. Requires frequent domestic travel, by commercial air and/or passenger vehicle. Travel assignments may include temperature variations, climbing stairs, lifting, pulling, pushing and moving up to 35 lbs.

Closing Date:

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