Assistant Director of Development, College of Letters & Science; FUNDRAISER

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development is an experienced professional who has the ability to practice, and/or has knowledge of, the fundraising field, with the ability to apply fundraising theory to the full range of responsibilities of a university development officer. This position analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope, and determines solutions, and plans, schedules, and implements comprehensive fundraising projects and programs. This position is metric‑driven and expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established through an annual business planning process and aligned with the assigned portfolio.

This is a fundraising position focused on developing new and fostering established donor relationships. Guided by a “donor centric” approach, the incumbent will strategically solicit gifts and steward existing ones using various communication methods, including in person, video, texting, phone, social media and virtual visits. This position requires good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and works independently, collaboratively, and collegially as part of a large, matrix organization.

July 25, 2026 at 11:59p.m. PDT

Initial Application Review date is July 10, 2026. Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time. Position will remain open until filled.

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience demonstrated through 1 or more years of professional or volunteer fundraising experience; or equivalent transferrable professional experience including strategic relationship development and portfolio management; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships at all organizational levels and with outside constituencies, including donors and volunteers, to develop collaborative working relationships needed to accomplish organizational goals.

• Demonstrated commitment to a culture of safety, collaboration, inclusivity, and team building, working cooperatively and collegially with a complex group of department and campus constituencies.

• 80% – Fundraising for the College Of Letters & Science
• 20% – Development Operations, Planning and Executions

At the UC Davis College of Letters & Science, we search for solutions through our broad interdisciplinary lens of the arts, sciences and humanities. We stand together in wonder and inspiration as we identify questions, foster scholarship and creatively look to improve our world with critical thinking, intellectual generosity and great people. The College of Letters & Science development team focuses on raising philanthropic support to provide critical scholarship and other financial support to students and enhance the core curriculum that provides thousands of students the building blocks to their world‑class education.

Gifts to the College of Letters & Science also bolster faculty support and create new research opportunities that lead to breakthrough discoveries.

Development & Alumni Relations (DEVAR) provides leadership in building enduring public trust, understanding, and support for UC Davis and its mission of teaching, research, and public service. DEVAR provides leadership, coordination and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives.

• Departmental Budgeted Salary Range: $85,500.00 – $89,000.00/yr., commensurate with experience.
• FUNDRAISER 3 Classifcation Pay Scale: $85,500.00 – $
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 23
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  FUNDRAISER 3
• UC Job Code: 007547
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M‑F, 8am‑5pm
• Location:
  
  1450 Drew Ave Ste 200 (1450
  
  DREW)
• Union Representation: 99 ‑ Non‑Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• H1‑B Eligible:
  Applicants must be permanently authorized to work…