Associate Director, Development & Foundation Events
UC Santa Barbara Office of Development
Summary of Job Details
The Associate Director is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of Development events, ensuring that each experience reflects the highest standards of excellence. This role focuses on managing all aspects of event production while prioritizing the engagement and recognition of donors and community partners. Events are designed to deepen relationships and enhance donor engagement in alignment with the university’s mission and values. Events include fundraising & stewardship events, board & committee meetings; seminars & lectures; private receptions and dinners; and large events with 400+ attendees, donor recognition events, facility dedications and building naming celebrations. Event attendees may include university and public dignitaries, politicians, celebrities, prominent local and national business leaders, UCSB Foundation Trustees, Chancellor’s Council members, major donors and prospects, and alumni. The Associate Director works to ensure that all aspects of his/her development program are internally consistent, thematically related, thoroughly coordinated and compatible with the policies and priorities of the Development Office and University.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years of experience in event planning and coordination
- 1-3 years of experience providing strong customer service skills with internal and external constituents
- 1-3 years of experience coordinating with facilities and operations to ensure the appropriate setup for events and serving as the liaison to marketing & communications
Special Conditions of Employment
- Ability and willingness to do some light travel.
- Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
- Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
Budgeted salary range: $50,120 – $56,000 / year at 70% time
Associate Director, Development & Foundation Events
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 detailed job description and apply online, please visit at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 81219.
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