A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position. **Please note, this is a HYBRID role.**
Position Summary
Engage, support and make an impact as an Assistant Director of Stewardship on the UCLA Law School team. Your work will provide a breadth and depth of reach to our donors in acknowledging their support and increasing their propensity to give. Collaboratively, as our Assistant Director you will have opportunities every day to develop creative collateral, to resolve problems, answer questions and address concerns of our donors and to develop strategies that that ensure timely, smooth and accurate implementation of our stewardship program. You will get broad exposure to all levels of our internal and external constituents and serve as a strong liaison to our team in providing the high level of customer support and attention that is the foundation of our renowned fundraising program. As a skilled and deadline driven writer you will have the ability to produce accurate and compelling materials quickly. Partnering with a diverse group of internal constituents, you will facilitate stewardship activities with an emphasis on stewarding scholarship and fellowship donors. Now is an especially significant time to be a part of the UCLA School of Law community as we celebrate the law school’s 75th anniversary. Pursue your passion as you work with us on initiatives that bring together friends and colleagues to reflect on the school’s rich history of public service, access to justice and outstanding legal education that develops lawyers and leaders.
Welcome the New Year with a new opportunity – explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA!
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
A minimum of two years of donor relations, stewardship or development experience including strong knowledge of the donor cycle and/or prior experience working with constituents in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
Experience with Blackbaud CRM or equivalent database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred)
Experience in writing legal, constituent or donor/client-centric materials. (Preferred)
Experience with Adobe suite, Canva, graphic design and/or video editing. (Preferred)
Engaged, focused and goal oriented with a high level of initiative, energy, intellectual curiosity and interest in the field of development. (Required)
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)
Strong writing and editing skills with a high level of attention to details, facts and deadlines. (Required)
Tactical and innovative thinker who works well both independently and collaboratively with others as a team. (Required)
Outstanding project management and organizational skills with ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously in a large, complex, dynamic and ever changing environment. (Required)
Ability to think strategically about donor engagement and generate creative solutions for stewarding donors in order to maintain and strengthen high-quality relationships with donors. (Required)
Ability to interpret financial data for fund tracking, donor stewardship practices and drafting customized stewardship related reports. (Required)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to use discretion when responding to inquiries and handling sensitive information and situations. (Required)
Ability to research, analyze and gather data sufficient to prepare summaries and reports. Intuitive and inquisitive in conducting research to provide additional information when needed. (Required)
Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as other applications, programs and databases with willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
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)
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.