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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.** Position Summary Engage, support and make an impact as an Assistant Director of Stewardship for the UCLA College Development team where we are committed to delivering the highest level of stewardship to our donors. 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 and activities. 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. UCLA College is the academic heart of UCLA, where the worlds brightest faculty and students work side by side to bring new knowledge to light and solve the urgent problems of our time for the benefit of all. Join us in our dedication to recognizing and encouraging our donors who provide the necessary support that fuels the Colleges as a driver of excellence and innovation in the undergraduate experience. UCLA is a great place to work filled with many opportunities for professional growth and an excellent benefits package including a pension so you can plan and build financial security for tomorrow as you advance your career today. Possibility awaits! Welcome the New Year with new opportunity explore more and embark on a new 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 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) 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) 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&jobcode=41144220