CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Office of Advancement

Classification: Class Code 6310 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited

Anticipated hiring rate: $200,000 - $215,000 (commensurate with experience)

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) reports to the Chancellor & Dean and is a member of the College’s leadership team. The CAO is responsible for and leads the College’s engagement and philanthropy initiatives, including its comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement programs. As part of this effort, the CAO manages a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects.

Key duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Manage and lead the Office of Advancement and serve as the external facing leader of the department.
• Supervise Director-level members of the team in the areas of development, alumni engagement, and advancement operations.
• Work closely with the Chancellor & Dean on cultivating and securing major and principal gifts.
• Liaise with the Foundation Board of Trustees to create and execute volunteer-driven initiatives that increase revenues to support strategic goals.
• Supervise and partner with the Executive Director of the Alumni Association to ensure a robust and strategic program of alumni engagement and community-building.
• Develop and oversee strategies for alumni outreach and identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and principal gift prospects and donors.
• Manage relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and key volunteers to develop strategies for coordinated solicitation.
• Recruit Foundation Board of Trustee members and volunteers as partners in donor/prospect cultivation and solicitation.
• Build and strengthen relationships with the Foundation governing bodies and the College’s Board of Directors.
• Personally meet with key prospects and travel as needed for optimal cultivation and solicitation of prospects.
• Partner with the College’s Center Directors for obtaining financial support from firms, foundations, and corporations.
• Report to the Chancellor & Dean and the College’s governing Board of Directors on fundraising progress.
• Build and secure investment in and implementation of best practices in all of the activities of the advancement office.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years building development programs with an emphasis on individual major and principal gifts.
• Experience in a leadership role in one or more successful capital campaigns.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding six-, seven-, and eight-figure gifts from individuals.
• Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring staff.
• Significant fundraising success with individual major and principal gifts.
• Experience working with sophisticated volunteers and a clear, concise, and engaging presentation style.
• Ability to speak clearly, write persuasively, and listen actively to internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to provide strong support and inspire action by projecting dedication to higher education, particularly legal education.
• Must have or be able to quickly develop a strong knowledge of the Bay Area philanthropy community.
• Willingness and ability to travel and to work occasional weekends and evenings.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For Your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For Your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.