Assistant Director of Development

🇺🇸 Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $35 - $63 per Hour 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ September 7th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring an Assistant Director of Development to manage annual and major gift fundraising efforts, including donor qualification, solicitation, and engagement. This role involves project management, coordination of fundraising programs, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support education initiatives within the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning.

Highlights

Manage $250,000 annual fundraising at both annual giving and major gift levels.
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and engage new and existing donors.
Coordinate fundraising programs, council management, and donor stewardship.
Prepare development collateral, presentations, newsletters, and leadership meeting coordination.
Use fundraising, donor relations, and public relations principles and tools, including MS Office and donor management databases.
Required Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in development, marketing, event planning, and budgeting.
Working knowledge of relevant laws, UCI policies, and fundraising cycles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate teamwork and inclusivity.
Valid driver’s license required; occasional driving may be necessary.
Preferred skills include report and proposal development, Salesforce familiarity, and knowledge of UCI accounting forms.