Assistant Director of Donor Acknowledgement and Recognition Programs

Assistant Director of Donor Acknowledgement and Recognition Programs
UCSB Development

Summary of Job Details

The Assistant Director of Donor Acknowledgement and Recognition Programs (“Assistant Director”) oversees gift acknowledgements and recognition, and manages donor recognition societies and donor retention programs. They provide expert writing, analytical, strategic planning, project management and proactive department support for DRS. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Senior Director, implementing strategic approaches to donor relations, including the development of donor retention programs that appreciates donor giving behavior and trends. Additionally, they will exercise strong and effective leadership and will be responsible for the development of new tools, protocols, criteria and best practices around donor acknowledgements and recognition, including for building naming and signage. This position must be staffed by an individual who demonstrates extraordinary professional writing skills, strong analytic and project management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. They must communicate exceptionally well through verbal and written mediums, and pay close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting as well as management of key processes. The Assistant Director must also possess the ability to work under pressure with tight timelines and handle frequent re-prioritization of projects as necessary. This position calls for strong leadership traits, as the they will train and oversee student assistants as needed, delegating projects appropriately and with ease. The Assistant Director must sustain positive and mutually-rewarding relations within the department, between the university and its donors and with campus stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical and project management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• 1-3 years of demonstrated expertise in professional writing and editing, including excellent grammar, composition and proof-reading skills
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends in order to meet deadlines.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check

Salary Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,000 to $80,000/ yr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review the detailed job description and apply online, please visit jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 75992.

Assistant Director, Donor Acknowledgement & Recognition Programs