Director of Development, Student Affairs and Academic Support

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Development, Student Affairs and Academic Support. This role involves coordinating and managing a comprehensive major gifts fundraising program for the Student Affairs and Academic Support division, working closely with university teams and adhering to USC Development protocols to deliver consistent fundraising initiatives.

Highlights

Manage and coordinate major gifts fundraising programs for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS).
Plan, implement, promote, and administer comprehensive development strategies with emphasis on major gifts.
Use Blackbaud CRM to manage donor relationships and fundraising activities.
Solicit prospective donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central offices.
Collaborate with Lead Senior Director of Development, faculty, alumni, volunteers, and other fundraising offices within the university.
Prepare fundraising reports and maintain accurate records of donor interactions and solicitations.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience required; experience with major gifts fundraising or campaigns preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and computer skills are necessary, with ability to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Salary starts at $79,302, commensurate with qualifications.
Supports USC’s mission by engaging with donors to build and sustain funding for university priorities.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 2, 2025

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00726PO25
Job Family	Alumni Relations and Development
Job Function	Development
USC Market Title	Director of Development
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132003
Job Level	P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Director of Development, Student Affairs and Academic Support
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Development
Department	DEV Development Office
State Pay Band	8
Approved Starting Salary	$79,302
Advertised Salary Range	$79,302 - commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	*Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm* *Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.*
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Alumni Development

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under limited supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior DOD) for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS), the Director of Development for the SAAS will be: Responsible for coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementation, promotion, coordination and administration of a comprehensive development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the SAAS. Will be part of the University Development and SAAS teams and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Previous campaign experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Serves as Prospect Manager for potential donors with capacity over $100,000 with emphasis on current and future major gifts for the SAAS. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the SAAS. Uses Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25%

Job Duty	Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central’s office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Estate and Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20%

Job Duty	Meets process performance goals set and established by the Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contacts, qualification visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20%

Job Duty	Actively works with Lead Senior DOD, Vice President or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Estate and Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20%

Job Duty	In collaboration with the Lead Senior DOD, develops a plan of work, including specific fundraising strategies, campaign, prospect development, and stewardship, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5%

Job Duty	Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5%

Job Duty	Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.
Essential Function	No
Percentage of Time	5%

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	11/17/2025
Job Open Date	08/29/2025
Job Close Date	10/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. *We are only accepting applications submitted by* October 2, 2025 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194248
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* If so, please tell us how you qualify?

(Open Ended Question)
* Are you willing to travel to geographical locations of donors/prospects, work evenings, and weekends?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a reliable means of transportation?
- Yes
- No
* Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No
- No Answer

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Resume
List of References and Contact Information

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