Assistant Dean For Advancement

The University of Southern California School of Architecture seeks a talented and experienced Associate Dean of Development. The Associate Dean of Development will direct and oversee the comprehensive fundraising program for the USC School of Architecture. They will drive multi-disciplinary fundraising and be responsible for coordinating activity, developing strategies, building relationships, and raising funds from individuals, corporations and foundations for various initiatives and departments across the school. This position reports to the Dean and manages a team of advancement professionals.
This is a high-profile leadership role that requires a professional with excellent verbal and written communication, an entrepreneurial thinker, and a problem solver. He/she must possess strong relationship management skills and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Development Department. Familiarity working with faculty, top executives, and community leaders desired. Applicants should be accustomed to and comfortable with receiving and applying feedback and advice to improve performance. Additionally, applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of success in their prior field/position, with a special focus on success in designing, implementing, and administering innovative programs that require creative solutions and energized problem-solving approaches within the fundraising arena.
Domestic travel, evening and weekend events will be required from time to time. Candidates must reside within commuting distance to the USC University Park campus.
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, USC has a large number of international students and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit www.usc.edu.
USC School of Architecture
The USC School of Architecture is dedicated to educating the future leaders of the design professions. It promotes cutting-edge research, design, and fabrication while emphasizing the importance of a strong commitment to social and ecological justice. USC School of Architecture trains design professionals, scholars, and citizen architects who are deeply committed to making the world a more just and beautiful place.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Directs the development and implementation of school/unit fundraising goals and activities. Plans and implements specific or multiple fundraising programs (e.g. major gifts, annual giving, corporate or foundation relations). Ensures fundraising efforts are in compliance with university policies, goals and procedures.
- Directs and provides leadership to development team, maintaining responsibility for strategic vision, fiscal oversight, staff development and staffing needs. Manages assigned staff (e.g., interviewing, training, salary administration) and senior volunteer groups (e.g., board of councilors).
- Develops and directs school or department operating budgets. Provides financial status reports and projections. Maintains awareness and knowledge of current changes within legal and regulatory environments which may affect development and university policies. Participates in professional meetings and conferences, and/or contributes to relevant journals or publications.
- Directs the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major prospects, and develops strategic plans for cultivating participation. Oversees the development and management of donor relations and prospect management systems, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for development, preparation and presentation of formal fundraising proposals to major donors and prospects.
- Collaborates with university stakeholders to create fundraising and/or marketing materials (e.g., videos, articles regarding gifts and fundraising events). Develops, implements, monitors and assesses strategies to achieve goals.
- Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Benefits:
USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for employees and their families with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for employees and their families; access to professional development opportunities; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses, and tram pick up services at no charge to employees; discounts to a wide variety of cultural, sporting, and other campus events.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Minimum Experience 10 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in development, maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of internal/external stakeholders. Three years of management experience. Ability to selfmanage, prioritize work assignments and manage multiple deadlines. Experience maintaining and interpreting large datasets and database systems. Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 12 years
Preferred Field Expertise: Master's degree in business administration or a related field. Development experience in higher education. Experience in management/leadership roles. Volunteer experience in fundraising, campaign or non-profit environments. Experience with email marketing, website development/coding and Adobe Creative Suite. Extensive customer service experience. Fluent in one or more language in addition to English (e.g., Spanish).
Application Procedure
As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) Resume (including telephone and e-mail address).
USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.
The annual base salary range for this position is $169,578.66 - $200,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Minimum Experience:
10 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Experience in development, maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of internal/external stakeholder. Three years of management experience. Ability to self-manage, prioritize work assignments and manage multiple deadlines. Experience maintaining and interpreting large datasets and database systems. Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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