Executive Director of Development, Health Sciences - 137817

Torrey Pines Center

10280 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

#137817 Executive Director of Development, Health Sciences

Filing Deadline : Fri 12 / 26 / 2025

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This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego Advancement, Health Sciences Department (0448) Employees Only

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director of Development, Health Professional Schools (EDOD-HPS) is a member of the senior management team and participates in a core team to provide the MSEDOD-HSA with strategic insight and guidance regarding Health Sciences programs and operations, specifically for Health Professional Schools and Medical Education. The EDOD-HPS manages confidential and sensitive issues and develops solutions and strategies to a wide range of issues.

The EDOD manages the engagement of Health Sciences' most capable and generous donors in considering transformational, principal and major gifts to support Health Sciences' and the campus' highest priorities. The EDOD is responsible for managing an individual portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, which comprise a significant portion of Health Sciences' annual and campaign fundraising totals. Working closely with the HSA Leadership and other Health Sciences leadership, the EDOD develops and leads the Health Sciences Advancement fundraising team's initiatives for Health Professional Schools and Medical Education, as well as collaborating with other advancement areas. In addition, the EDOD is the principal architect of short- and long-term key program and operation strategies related to Health Sciences Advancement Fundraising campaign goals and budget priorities. The EDOD will lead the team's identification, qualification, fine-tuned strategic engagement, solicitation and highly personalized stewardship of high-level prospects and donors, and provide leadership in formulating and implementing effective goals, strategies and activities to secure major and principal gifts for Health Sciences and UC San Diego in concert with the overall priorities of the university. As the leader of the Health Professional Schools and Medical Education program, EDOD will personally secure on an annual basis private support primarily at the principal gift level ($1M +).

The EDOD coordinates with the HSA Leadership and department development professionals to assure that all development work is in accordance with program priorities and policies, and provides strong leadership in strategizing and facilitating opportunities for major and principal gift fundraising for Health Professional Schools and Medical Education priorities. Responsible for creating an environment that will enhance communication and encourage collaboration between Health Sciences Advancement, General Campus, and all Advancement program areas. The EDOD leads the efforts to enhance the infrastructure of the programs and provides oversight to project and budget management, analytical support and leadership for strategic goal planning, professional and team advancement, and office processes and administration.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and Advancement is committed to a continuous process of learning and updating practices to support systemic evolution toward equity, diversity, and inclusion for our team and constituents. We foster the UC San Diego Principles of Community by encouraging and developing a collaborative and positive environment among colleagues. UC San Diego provides resources and services so employees can develop a deeper connection to our diverse campus community. Explore more at : UC San Diego Staff Associations network and Campus Community Centers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.

Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.

Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.

Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.

Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project / program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program / project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.

Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills, providing vision, motivation and guidance to colleagues, a diverse volunteer constituency and campus groups.

Demonstrated success at raising funds by developing and implementing strategic solicitation fund raising plans that incorporate a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences, and strategies in-line with institutional and academic goals in higher education and closing major gifts ($100,000+) and principal gifts ($1M+) from individuals.

Previous major or principal gift fundraising experience in an academic or large health care organization.

Experience in coordinating, implementing, and / or managing complex, diverse programs and functions for a very diverse department. Demonstrated ability to deal at a senior executive level that includes the ability to provide appropriate counsel, recommendations on a wide variety of issues that impact individuals which may be either internal or external constituents.

Superior ability to identify, understand, analyze, and interpret complex written materials, situations and concepts and to effectively communicate results of analysis and recommend or implement effective courses of action to AVC-HSA and HSA Senior Management team.

Excellent analytical skills to research special projects, compile complex data, write analyses and formal documents.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills to effectively interact tactfully and diplomatically yet assertively, in a way that does not segment off the department, the campus or the community. Skill in resolving conflicts and situations and in recognizing politically sensitive situations with diverse groups. Effectively negotiate, mediate and provide direction and decision making.

Proven oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of people. Compose correspondence and other written materials using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills to clearly and concisely provide accurate information. Ability to skillfully edit and accurately proofread.

Excellent organizational skills; ability to determine workload priorities; manage special projects; develop comprehensive timetables and strategies to meet multiple and constantly changing deadlines; provide direction for a coordinated effort, and ensure accomplishment of objectives in a timely manner.

Advanced knowledge and the ability to develop and use computer applications and capabilities to produce correspondence, reports and newsletters.

Ability to plan, train, and direct staff and set priorities to direct others in the maintenance of established high standards of work production and ethics. Provide leadership to HSD department by means of an exemplary figure in character and ethical stature.

Demonstrated use of initiative, creativity, and ability to problem-solve and provide recommendations or implement solutions to complex issues and needs. Recommend or implement appropriate course of action on behalf of management. Ability to properly handle sensitive issues that arise frequently in a rapidly changing environment.

Demonstrated integrity, dependability, sound judgment, effective written and public speaking skills, team building and resourcefulness in working with other directors, volunteers and campus administrators.

Proven ability to provide critical analysis, using sound judgment with realistic expectations for projected results. Ability to monitor, and oversee comprehensive financial reports and activities.

Ability to work independently, exercising initiative to provide supervisor and other UCSD officials with information to keep them adequately informed. Display a willingness to seek counsel when appropriate.

Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail to respond to unexpected job demands and keep pace with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Strong organizational skills, with management and leadership ability to motivate staff and to act as role model for all development operations.

Ability to inspire confidence by displaying a strong sense of ethical conduct that will effectively motivate and persuade diverse groups.

Demonstrated success in fundraising strategies related to campaign goals and strategic design, and tactical implementation for campaigns.

Knowledge and conversant in the HIPAA regulations and interpretations by the University.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Must have access to reliable transportation.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $119,400 - $230,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $57.18 - $110.54

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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