Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a full-time contract appointment. There is an expectation that the incumbent will work 5 days a week and be onsite at least two days a week.

Resume & Cover letter are required to be considered.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate

Department Summary
Founded in 1949, UCLA School of Law has garnered a reputation for artful teaching, influential scholarship and enduring innovation. As the first public law school in Southern California and the youngest top-ranked law school in the United States, UCLA Law has consistently pushed new boundaries in the study and practice of law. As a force for change and transformation, the ability for the School to raise funds plays a vital role in keeping this momentum going and ensuring that all generations benefit from the legacy that is uniquely and distinctly UCLA Law. To this end, the UCLA School of Law's Executive Director of Alumni and External Relations is responsible for taking a leadership role in developing and implementing strategies around growing the school's philanthropic pipeline, communications, programming, and donor and alumni engagement.
Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of External Affairs, this position plays a key role in connecting alumni and other interested individuals to the activities of Law School through events, volunteer activities, direct engagement, and philanthropy. This role works closely with the Associate Dean to develop visibility among important constituents, create clear, strategic messaging, and formulate programming and events that position the school as a national thought leader and top law school. This position plays a leadership role in developing messaging, implementing strategy, and ensuring timely execution. The Executive Director will have broad responsibilities that bring into focus new initiatives and funding priorities in order to effectively engage and steward alumni, donors, and other key constituents. The incumbent understands fundraising and how engagement plays into that formula, has strategic events and stewardship experience, and has a track record of maintaining close and collaborative relationships with colleagues. The Executive Director will guide, direct, and manage the law school's Alumni and External Relations team and identify, build, nurture, and maintain effective relationships with alumni and other key constituencies. This position serves as a primary or principal advocate for the institution to its external constituents.

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

• 5-7 Experience in Fundraising in a Professional Environment (Required) And
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading staff (Required) And
• Experience cultivating and soliciting individuals particularly at the major and special gift levels. (Required) 
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of development within a complex research university setting including short and long range strategic plans, vision, goals, objectives, and programs. (Required)
• Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individuals. (Required)
• Prior experience in capital campaign setting. (Preferred)
• Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline (Required)
• Demonstrated leadership skills to supervise director of major gifts, major gifts coordinator, and student workers. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and enhance relationships with alumni, students, volunteers, faculty, staff, university officials and the general public. (Required)
• Working knowledge of complex databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Advance, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Required)
• Good judgment and discretion in the handling and maintenance of confidential donor files. (Required)
• Experience in successful relationship-building with prospects, volunteers and board members. (Required)
• Self-starter who works independently and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. (Required)
• Knowledge of management principles, including personnel and budget administration with demonstrated experience in implementing effective personnel and budget operations and practices. (Required)
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including skills to lead, direct, mentor, evaluate and mentor staff. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in business, management, public administration, administration, or philanthropy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required)

Master's Degree in business, management, public administration, administration, or philanthropy (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

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

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary. (Required)

Schedule
M-F ; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ; This position is full-time and on-site at least 2 days a week.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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