Senior Director of Development Operations

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Senior Director, Development Operations

As a key member of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering's development team, the Senior Director of Development Operations will play a critical role in leading and guiding the school's development efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Dean of External Affairs to provide strategic guidance and support to the development team and administration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish goals and objectives for Samueli Development, including those for the next university-wide campaign
  • Analyze and resolve issues, interpret policies, and supervise a staff of professional and support employees to ensure accountability and stewardship of operational, financial, and human resources
  • Help prepare annual operating plans, evaluate progress to goals, and navigate internal operations to ensure frontline fundraisers have the necessary resources to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
  • Develop and create fundraising materials in conjunction with the Marketing/Communications department to support overall development programs
  • Oversee the team's budget, implementing strong program fund oversight, timely management of funds received, and timely and proper use of gift funds
  • Guide new chair funds through the chair establishment process and apprise Samueli's Office of Academic and Student Affairs of new scholarship funds
  • Work with the Assistant Dean on campaign management and other Development projects and be responsible for the management and supervision of the stewardship, events, and administrative team members

This is a hybrid position that offers long-term opportunities for personal and professional development as part of a robust External Affairs enterprise serving UCLA.

For full application instructions and position description, please visit: https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85851

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.



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