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Associate Director of Development, SDSU Imperial Valley (Administrator I)

Job No: 521721
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego - Imperial Valley
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time


Position Summary

SDSU Imperial Valley is an integral division of SDSU located 120 miles east of the San Diego campus. SDSU IV is administered by the Dean of the Campus, the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Student Affairs, the Imperial Valley Campus Administrator, Associate Director of Development and Assistant Director of Facilities Services and Projects. SDSU IV offers undergraduate education, credential programs for teacher preparation, and various Masters of Arts programs. There are approximately 1,000 students enrolled each semester. There are 21 full time faculty members, approximately 90 part-time faculty, and 35 staff members. The ten-building complex at Calexico is open 12 months a year. SDSU IV has one building with six classrooms, a computer lab, a student room, and five offices at Brawley.

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university's vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five-year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.

Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students and the community to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications and more.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

University Relations and Development at San Diego State University is committed to upholding, as a foundational belief, a supportive working environment of inclusion that values, honors, and respects all members of our team and the University community.

We strive to engage in and promote the fair and equitable recruitment and training of URAD staff members, develop meaningful relationships with all groups in our diverse campus community, and share philanthropic stories that highlight the impact of and opportunity for diverse giving by our SDSU community.

University Relations and Development firmly believes that an inclusive environment facilitates critical and creative thinking, and that differences in identities, values, beliefs, and perspectives are fundamental to our mission of generating philanthropic support for the university and its student body.

Within University Relations and Development, the term diversity implies a respect for all and an understanding of individual differences and other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal law, so that all members of the community are treated at all times with dignity and respect.

We value diversity and inclusion in the working environment and believe it is vital to the fulfillment of the university's mission.

The Associate Director is a mid-level fundraising professional responsible for raising gifts to support the SDSU Imperial Valley ($50,000+). The Associate Director is a member of the university's development team and reports to the Executive Director of Development with a dotted line to the Dean of SDSU Imperial Valley. The incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a major gift program for SDSU Imperial Valley initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with the SDSU Imperial Valley Dean to identify, cultivate and solicit individuals, corporations and foundations.

The primary responsibility for this position is to raise major gifts for SDSU Imperial Valley's funding initiatives (operational, capital, scholarships, endowments). This position will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects working to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio, coordinating activities of prospect management, research, scholarship, annual and planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations. The Associate Director will actively conduct and prepare basic prospect research, developing profiles on major gift prospects, corporations and foundations and summarizing verbally and in writing, pertinent and detailed information as it relates to priorities and strategic plans. The Associate Director will work with the Dean and Executive Director of Development on strategies for prospects in his/her portfolio. The Associate Director will work with the Dean and Executive Director of Development to define annual long-term fundraising strategic plans, goals, communication and engagement strategies for SDSU Imperial Valley.

For more information regarding SDSU Imperial Valley, click here.

This is a full-time, 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.

The individual hired into this role will work on-campus at SDSU Imperial Valley in Calexico.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in relevant field or combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of development experience or related work such as sales, marketing, communications, or community/public relations.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required

Valid California Driver's License within 10 days of hire

Specialized Skills

• 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.
• Ability to interpret biographical, corporate, and foundation information and to prepare concise written basic profiles and summaries of donor/prospect information.
• Proficiency with computer applications (i.e. email; word processing; spreadsheet, presentation software and database applications).
• Working knowledge of electronic databases, other reference sources, library reference tools and research procedures.
• Must have the ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events.
• May on occasion be required to attend events or perform duties outside of normal work hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundraising experience in a large, complex university or non-profit.
• Experience working with volunteers and with corporate executives.

Compensation and Benefits

San 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: 14 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

SDSU COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 3, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by January 2, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

All management and executive employees shall be required to provide a written statement to the appropriate administrator of any and all outside employment. Employees shall also provide a written statement of outside employment if a written request by an administrator is made.

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 before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu or 619-594-0473.


Advertised: Dec 09, 2022 (11:00 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/521721/associate-director-of-development-sdsu-imperial-valley-administrator-i







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