POSITION CODE: 6606

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Development

APPOINTMENT: Administrator, Twelve (12) Months, Full-time

SALARY RANGE: $64,480 -101,900 annually, pro-rated

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: One (1) year

AVAILABLE: Immediately

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

POSTING DATE: April 7, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Definition of Classification:

The Director of Development for Athletics (DODA) is responsible for cultivating and securing philanthropic support for University of Redlands Athletics. The DODA will develop a cohesive and comprehensive fundraising strategy, from annual giving to leadership and planned gifts, or Athletics priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Leadership Gifts, this position will work closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Executive Director of Leadership Gifts, the Director of Athletics, coaches, and other members of the University community to carry out these responsibilities.

This position requires flexible working hours, which may include working some evenings, weekends, as well as the ability to travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works closely with the Associate Vice President for Advancement, Director of Annual Giving, Executive Director of Leadership Gifts, Vice President for Advancement, President, and Trustees to develop leadership gifts strategies to support Bulldog Athletics.
• Collaborates with the Director of Athletics to involve coaches in the identification of prospects, determination of needs within their respective programs, and partner with them to cultivate and solicit donors to support those funding priorities.
• Partners with and advise the Vice President for Advancement and the President on principal giving prospects, preparing briefing documents, and as assigned, accompanying the President on visits with key donors, trustees, and other constituents, as assigned.
• Builds and oversees a program to solicit annual gifts from alumni, parents, and friends in support of Bulldog Athletics.
• Develops and manages a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and prospects, focusing on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts of $25,000+, with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000+.
• Partners with Prospect Research to continually prioritize a portfolio of potential donors for cultivation and solicitation, tracking their progress through the fundraising cycle.
• Conducts regular donor calls and visits throughout the year, traveling, as necessary.
• Attends games, meets, tournaments, and other athletic competitions as appropriate to foster enthusiasm and philanthropic support for Bulldogs Athletics.
• Grows the pipeline of donors for Athletics by regularly reaching out to potential donors to discern their interest in the University and qualify their capacity and inclination to make major and planned gifts.
• Collaborates with Donor Relations and appropriate faculty and administrators to create and implement personalized donor recognition and stewardship plans.
• Documents donor contacts and activities in a timely manner in the University’s donor database.

• Supervises, plans, directs, and assigns work of assigned staff; makes hiring and disciplinary decisions; provides feedback on performance and approve timesheets.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of direct and/or related work experience.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred

• Experience fundraising for college athletics.
• Experience working in Higher Education, external relations, constituent engagement or fundraising.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of fundraising.
• Effective relationship building, pipeline strategy and comfort securing major and planned gifts.
• Knowledge of state and federal legal issues related to higher education.
• Ability to articulate a clear vision for university athletics.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with an inspiring and persuasive ability.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and independent judgment.
• Ability to supervise, develop and mentor.
• Commitment to professional ethics.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and fundraising ethics.
• Ability to take direction while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to initiate and maintain strong working relationships with both professional and volunteer leadership of the University.

• High level of skill in making responsible, informed decisions in the moment.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexible working hours, which may include working some evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call (909) 748-8040.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University 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 employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or submit an exemption request for medical or religious reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)