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University of California Berkeley
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University of California Berkeley

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Posted:
May 14, 2019
Location:
Berkeley, California
Salary:
Open



Development Associate (7546U)

About Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's culture of openness, freedom and acceptanceacademic and artistic, political and culturalmake it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.

Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is:May 23, 2019

Departmental Overview
UC. Berkeley's School of Optometry is internationally recognized for its excellence in patient care as well as its leadership in vision research. The School offers several clinics that provide comprehensive eye care to members of the Berkeley campus and the local community. More than 80,000 patients visit each year. Learn more at http://www.caleyecare.org/

Responsibilities
External Programs and Communications
  • In conjunction with associate director, develop, plan, and implement and evaluate programs and events that involve alumni, parents, students, and donors, to effectively integrate the school and university's strategic messages/goals and fundraising priorities.
  • Write and deliver individual and group donor messages, letters, invitations and communiques on behalf of Berkeley Optometry, the DAR office and the Dean's office.
  • Manage Berkeley Optometry's social media presence including the management and implementation of regional groups for alumni, students and friends. Monitor and evaluate the operational effectiveness of the unit's social media programs and recommend new strategies as necessary.
  • Create and deliver alumni and donor newsletters and magazine in conjunction with the Director of Marketing.
  • Manage website, which includes creating and updating content such as donor and alumni volunteer profiles, featured giving opportunities, and event listings.

    Berkeley Optometry Donor & Database Administration
  • Develop and maintain reports on fundraising results and activities, providing analysis of program trends, and short and long range results utilizing complex donor database.
  • Conduct research on alumni and other constituents to identify new prospects based on connection, background, giving capacity, interests, and campus' priorities.
  • Perform inquiry functions using CADS (Campus wide Alumni Development System); enter and retrieve data from system; create query sentences for extracting data from system or calculating fundraising totals; manipulate and present data in a number of end-user applications (Word, Excel).
  • Enter contact reports on CADS utilizing information from briefings, meetings, correspondence and e-mails; update biographical information in CADS as necessary.
  • Create and produce routine and custom CADS lists. Regularly, run, review and interpret CADS-generated reports to ensure accuracy of gifts on behalf of the unit. Analyze data, and provide trends and new donors and prospects for engagement. Communicate reports to the unit.

    Gift Management and Stewardship Program
  • Ensures that all pledges and gifts to the University are processed and acknowledged accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Manage gift processing at Berkeley Optometry.
  • Works directly with UDAR to ensure that gifts are processed and that all batches and other information relevant to pledges and gifts are scanned and filed in a timely manner and that the information is complete.
  • Works with the Business Office and other UDAR offices to provide them with required forms and information to process distinct gifts such as stock or wire transfers, grants, pledges, and create new numbers.
  • Track and report on fundraising progress (totals) for specific fundraising efforts.
  • Craft, design and execute stewardship program for Berkeley Optometry donors.
  • Write Berkeley Optometry thank you letter templates for annual fund and corporate donors.
  • Coordinate with Dean's office on communication of gratitude, donor interactions and quarterly messaging.
  • Manage annual alumni card program, individual contacts and special occasions.
  • Coordinate donor gratitude events.
  • Manages In-Honor and In-Memory of and in-kind- gift acknowledgements.

    Inventory, Workforce and Office Management
  • Recruit, hire, train and manage work-study and part- time contract assistance in all areas of DAR.
  • Solicit, manage, communicate with and reward student and alumni volunteers for work on behalf of the school, DAR and the community.
  • Coordinate with internal and external offices to procure, store and manage inventory of donor and alumni gifts, event supplies, student engagement meetings and school-wide needs as allowed by the budget.
  • Conceive of new and exciting / interesting collateral for Berkeley Optometry.

    Required Qualifications
  • Thorough knowledge of basic and advanced concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with internal and external constituencies.
  • Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure and issues of concern. Working knowledge of the Optometry Profession and Vision Sciences.
  • Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus. Experience with social media communications and web-based communities.
  • Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identifying real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
  • Skill in project management and meeting deadlines.
  • Thorough experience in coordinating and managing events.
  • Knowledge of CADS.
  • Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, et cetera.
  • Ability to work with highly sensitive, confidential information.
  • Ability to work successfully in teams and under own initiative .
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and to meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Strong computer and media skills with a proven ability to learn new technical skills quickly and proficiently.
  • Education/Training: Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

    Salary & Benefits
    For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

    http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

    How to Apply
    Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

    Conviction History Background
    This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.


    Equal Employment Opportunity
    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
    For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
    http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct


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    About University of California Berkeley
    The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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