Program Director, Asian American Research Center , Institute Study of Societal Issues

Program Director, Asian American Research Center (7547U), Institute for the Study of Societal Issues Position Summary

This newly created Program Director position will build and deliver a cohesive development strategy for the Asian American Research Center (AARC). This is an exciting opportunity for a creative development professional to partner with the Faculty Chair to support the next phase of our growth through the active engagement with current donors as well as the identification, cultivation and solicitation of funding from a variety of potential new sources including foundations, corporations, government, and individuals.

The Program Director will inspire, grow and execute a fundraising vision and strategy to sustain AARC and will also lead the planning and implementation of AARC events, programs, initiatives, and communications to showcase AARC's work to prospective donors and other internal and external constituencies.

First Review Date:
June 23, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before this date.

• Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising and alumni relations projects and programs, including the annual fund, alumni relations outreach, corporate, foundation, and individual donor search activities.
• Provides analysis and information of complex results or activities, and makes recommendations to upper management for program changes or development of new programs as required.
• Designs, organizes, and implements AARC events, including special fundraising events and maintains direct interaction with alumni and other donors.
• Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines.
• Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning.
• Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals of $750,000 per year are met.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards donors.
• Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs.
• Supports faculty on grant-writing and works with faculty to communicate their research to prospective donors and other internal and external constituencies.
• Recruits, trains, and supports key volunteers who assist in advancement efforts.
• Attends functions, meetings and serves on internal and external committees as a representative of AARC.
• In collaboration with the AARC Faculty Chair, leads planning of AARC initiatives, working groups, meetings, and other programs, including coordinating a seed grant program for faculty and students, implements these programs and activities and other duties as assigned.
• Plans and implements campus partnerships with community and regional organizations to create faculty and student opportunities for community-engaged research.
• Communicates AARC's programs and activities to internal and external constituencies, including developing and assessing new communications strategies to boost AARC's visibility.
• Manages AARC budget.

• Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough working knowledge of, and ability to learn about, all aspects of AARC, including current issues of concern for Asian American and Pacific Islander studies.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships within the organization and with outside constituencies.
• Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for AARC in order to secure gifts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including creative and effective decision-making and problem identification, avoidance, and resolution, as well as project management skills.
• Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
• At least 15 years of experience in fundraising and/or program development, including grant writing, management, and budget management.
• Demonstrated track record in successful revenue growth from foundations, corporations, and individuals, including general operating support, for a mission-driven organization.
• Knowledge of academic research and ability to communicate across academic audiences and to non-academic audiences.
• Event planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training.

• Master's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training.

Budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ - $. The full pay scale for this classification is $91,500.00 - $.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a 1-year, part-time (30 hours/week) contract position eligible for UC benefits.

• This position is eligible for up to 2 days per week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
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