Director of Development, UCLA Library

A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note this is a hybrid position.

The UCLA Library makes unparalleled collections, collaborative study and learning spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and teaching and research support accessible to every Bruin, powering their success on campus and beyond. As the Director of Development, UCLA Library, you will bring your major gift fundraising experience, strategic abilities, and high ambitions to work alongside driven colleagues, strong leadership, and faculty committed to preparing graduates to do the same. You will work collaboratively to plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program that supports the many integral programs and initiatives of the UCLA Library and will develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

1. Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing, or business development. (Required)
2. Experience conceptualizing, planning, and implementing special events. (Required)
3. Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)
4. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions, and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
5. Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing, and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level, and complexity. (Required)
6. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
7. Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
8. Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate, and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
9. Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion, and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
10. Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA Library; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
11. Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgment, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
12. Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators, and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
13. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs, and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)

1. Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

1. Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
2. Ability to work some weekends and/or evenings as needed. (Required)
3. Ability to travel as needed.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

99-Policy Covered