Associate Director of Development, College Arts

Overview

Associate Director of Development, College of the Arts

Classificaiton:
Administrator I
Department:
College and Program Development

Salary Range: $6,900 - $8,000 per month
Appointment Type:
At-Will
Time Base:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF:
Cal State Fullerton sits on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California. The university serves more than 43,000 students and is a leading campus in the CSU system, contributing to workforce and economic development. We are dedicated to student success and invest in staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development. The Titan Community access includes resources such as the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary:

Cal State Fullerton is a comprehensive university committed to inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We welcome candidates from diverse career disciplines who share the University’s mission and values.

College and Program Development generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and the Pollak Library. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Director of Development, College of the Arts (Administrator I). This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven team and contribute to the next chapter of impact in Southern California’s dynamic community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, an energetic mind, and a leadership style guided by ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Associate Director of Development reports to the Senior Director of Development for the College of the Arts. Fundraising activities align with the priorities of the Vice President for University Advancement and the Dean of the College. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors, including corporate and foundation leaders, supporters, alumni, parents, faculty, and emeriti. The role also encompasses individual and corporate giving, membership development, and maintaining a multi-interval strategic fundraising plan with prospect management responsibilities.

Additionally, the position assists the Senior Director with fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events. The role works with the Senior Director to advise Board members and event committees; partners with corporate and foundation relations specialists in preparing corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals; and performs gift processing procedures through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation. Other duties as assigned.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors, including corporate and foundation leaders, alumni, parents, faculty, and emeriti.
• Manage individual and corporate giving and membership development.
• Maintain a multi-interval strategic fundraising plan with prospect management responsibilities.
• Assist the Senior Director with fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
• Provide counsel and expertise to Board members and event committees; collaborate with corporate and foundation relations specialists on grant proposals.
• Process gifts through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
:
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of two years of fundraising experience, with the ability to solicit and secure gifts of at least $1,000. Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work within a university culture. Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and volunteers, and to travel locally…