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Director of Development, School of Education & Information Studies

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $105,700.00/Yr. - USD $234,500.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jul 09, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position. Please note, this is a HYBRID role. Department Summary SE&IS is comprised of two academic departments, 16 research centers, several faculty research projects, three infant-12 grade schools, and two partnership schools external to UCLA. The Deans Department at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) serves as the administrative hub responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, academic programs, faculty affairs, student services, and overall operations within the school. Committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement, the department plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission and vision of Ed&IS. Position Summary The UCLA School of Education & Information Studies (ED&IS) takes pride in a rich tradition of challenging conventional thinking to cultivate real-world praxis. We are seeking a Director of Development to work in partnership with the Executive Director of Development within an environment of excellence where intellectual empowerment and discovery thrive. As our Director of Development, you will plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program that reflects the school's priorities and will directly manage a growing portfolio of individual major gift prospects. Working closely with ED&IS leadership, faculty, and staff, you will gain deep knowledge of our programs and space needs, determine market feasibility, and provide strategic advice and counsel on fundraising initiatives. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a highly ambitious fundraiser with wide-ranging strategic abilities to support the efforts of students who value imagination over convention and view education and information as catalysts to evolve how the world learns, teaches, and researches. Guided by the principles of social justice, individual responsibility, an ethic of caring, and a deep commitment to the communities ED&IS serves, you will work collaboratively with the UCLA Lab School, Geffen Academy, and External Affairs to expand our fundraising programs. When you join us, you will be a valued and supported member of our team, receiving the tools and inspiration needed to grow and achieve significant professional milestones. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA 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 three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required) 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) Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) 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) 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) 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) 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) Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required) 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) Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA's fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the School of Education & Information Studies; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required) Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required) Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required) 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) 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) Ability to travel as needed. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40043345)