Associate Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving - School of Education and Information Studies

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume, cover letter, and completed application.

**Please note, this is a hybrid role.**

Position Summary

Take the next step in your fundraising career by joining us as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS). In this multi-faceted role, you will be an essential driver of alumni and donor engagement for a school renowned for challenging convention and advancing intellectual empowerment. Partnering directly with the Executive Director of Development, you will plan, organize and implement a comprehensive alumni program for the school and manage our annual giving efforts. As our Associate Director, you will design and implement strategic alumni programming, staff alumni boards, and manage comprehensive annual giving appeals to strengthen constituent ties and elevate the school's reputation. Through data-driven marketing, direct mail, digital campaigns, and targeted stewardship, you will help build a strong giving pipeline while championing the achievements of Ed&IS scholars and leaders. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact as you direct the school’s efforts to develop and nurture mutually supportive relationships between UCLA Ed&IS, its alumni and prospects/donors. As a valued member of our collaborative team, you will receive the guidance, inspiration and support needed to expand your fundraising expertise in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings.

Connect. Inspire. Transform. Explore more and learn how you can embark on a rewarding career with us today!

Salary & Compensation

*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. Qualifications

Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in an alumni/volunteer/fundraising environment and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)

Experience with a Blackbaud CRM system or equivalent database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred)

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of alumni and volunteer engagement and/or fundraising in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)

Ability to organize, direct, motivate and evaluate the efforts of alumni and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)

Strong research skills for finding and retrieving information combined with strong analytical skills for understanding and interpreting information. (Required)

Knowledge of data management and manipulation sufficient to retrieve data, isolate specific market segments and recommend strategies that achieve stated objectives. (Required)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team with well-developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)

Excellent oral communication skills to collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy and tact; ability to persuasively express the mission of the University and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to UCLA's School of Ed&IS. (Required)

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write and edit a wide variety of materials and articulate the fund-raising goals of the school specifically through mass communications in print and online. (Required)

Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing workflow to fulfill objectives and meet goals accordingly to deadlines under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications, as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new technologies in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)

Ability to maintain confidentiality of alumni/donor files and other information; impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with constituents and responding to inquiries. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)

Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description

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Take the next step in your fundraising career by joining us as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS). In this multi-faceted role, you will be an essential driver of alumni and donor engagement for a school renowned for challenging convention and advancing intellectual empowerment. Partnering directly with the Executive Director of Development, you will plan, organize and implement a comprehensive alumni program for the school and manage our annual giving efforts. As our Associate Director, you will design and implement strategic alumni programming, staff alumni boards, and manage comprehensive annual giving appeals to strengthen constituent ties and elevate the school's reputation. Through data-driven marketing, direct mail, digital campaigns, and targeted stewardship, you will help build a strong giving pipeline while championing the achievements of Ed&IS scholars and leaders. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact as you direct the school’s efforts to develop and nurture mutually supportive relationships between UCLA Ed&IS, its alumni and prospects/donors. As a valued member of our collaborative team, you will receive the guidance, inspiration and support needed to expand your fundraising expertise in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings.

Connect. Inspire. Transform. Explore more and learn how you can embark on a rewarding career with us today!

Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in an alumni/volunteer/fundraising environment and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)

Experience with a Blackbaud CRM system or equivalent database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred)

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of alumni and volunteer engagement and/or fundraising in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)

Ability to organize, direct, motivate and evaluate the efforts of alumni and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)

Strong research skills for finding and retrieving information combined with strong analytical skills for understanding and interpreting information. (Required)

Knowledge of data management and manipulation sufficient to retrieve data, isolate specific market segments and recommend strategies that achieve stated objectives. (Required)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team with well-developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)

Excellent oral communication skills to collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy and tact; ability to persuasively express the mission of the University and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to UCLA's School of Ed&IS. (Required)

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write and edit a wide variety of materials and articulate the fund-raising goals of the school specifically through mass communications in print and online. (Required)

Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing workflow to fulfill objectives and meet goals accordingly to deadlines under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications, as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new technologies in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)

Ability to maintain confidentiality of alumni/donor files and other information; impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with constituents and responding to inquiries. (Required)