Senior Director of Development for the Mission Valley Innovation District
Company: Opt For Healthy Living
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Director of Development for the Mission Valley Innovation
DistrictJob no: 540255 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: San
Diego Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations,
Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as
requested and telecommute as scheduled)Position SummaryThis
position in collaboration with SDSU leadership, including
University Relations and Development, Business and Financial
Affairs and the Division of Research and Innovation, will develop a
phased plan for Innovation District fundraising, with the
entrepreneurship hub being at the forefront. In the first phase,
the incumbent will identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit
philanthropic gifts for the entrepreneurship hub, currently planned
as a 20,000 square foot building, plus programming in the hub. In
later phases, or depending on donor interest, the incumbent will
also generate support for other opportunities within the Innovation
District.This position reports to the Associate Vice President of
Development with dotted line reporting to the Associate Vice
President, Mission Valley Development and the Vice President for
Research and Innovation.This is a full-time (1.0 time-base),
benefits eligible, at-will position. This position is designated
exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.Education and
Experience
- Ten or more years of fundraising experience in a large, complex
organization.
- Deep and broad connections in the San Diego and Southern
California philanthropic community.Key Qualifications
- Proven track record of raising funds for economic development,
research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Proven experience in all facets of development including gift
administration, gift acceptance, prospect management, research,
annual giving, volunteer management and communications.
- Demonstrated success as a development professional in a
donor-centered fundraising environment.
- A high degree of interest in and commitment to higher education
and philanthropy and the ability to articulate a compelling case
for annual support of a public institution of higher
education.
- Ability to utilize computer applications and databases to
correspond, prepare written materials and manage
time/workflow.
- Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
- Fundraising experience in a large, complex university or
non-profit.
- Demonstrated success with comprehensive and/or capital
campaigns.
- Planned giving experience.
- Demonstrated transferable skills are considered.Compensation
and BenefitsSan Diego State University will offer a competitive
salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected
candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits
package that includes:
- Extensive Leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days,
and 12 sick days per year;
- Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension
(with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree
healthcare benefits;
- An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or
low-cost to the employee; and
- California State University system fee reduction program (fee
waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.Anticipated
hiring range: $150,000 - $161,000 annually.Supplemental
InformationInitial review of the required application materials,
including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 10, 2024.
To receive full consideration, apply by July 9, 2024. The position
will remain open until filled.The person holding this position is
considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse
and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition
of employment.San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency
for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants
must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the
presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and
authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent
with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.A
background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU
employee who was conditionally offered the position.SDSU is a
smoke-free campus. SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age,
disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or
any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with
disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael
Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.
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