Development Analyst, School of Humanities (Irvine)

Overview :

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nations top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. Its located in one of the worlds safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange Countys second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

UCI's School of Humanities has 185 faculty, 13 departments, and 16 Centers, all of which are supported by the Humanities Advancement team. The successful candidate will join a team where hard work, integrity, quality, and kindness are highly valued. This position will be responsible for coordinating stewardship and donor relations activities for the team, as well as assisting with a wide range of projects which support fundraising, as well as high level administrative support.

Responsibilities :

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Development , Humanities, the Development Analyst is responsible for a variety of project management, fundraising, and administrative duties in support of Humanities initiatives. The incumbent coordinates a wide range of stewardship and donor relations activities in support of Humanities and will perform coordination of complex, confidential and sensitive issues of a broad scope related to fundraising programs.. This position will serve in a liaison role, responding with tact and diplomacy on behalf of the development office through verbal and / or written communications. The incumbent will be responsible for providing high level administrative support to the team focused on qualification of major gift prospects and maintaining accurate prospect information. Additionally, the position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established in the key responsibilities.

Qualifications : Required :

• Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Communicates in a diplomatic and professional manner at all hierarchical levels
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience working with Microsoft Publisher, InDesign or other graphics programs as well as proven ability to use MS Office programs and ability to coordinate data collection from a variety of areas and integrate into meaningful reports.
• Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects. Take initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to problems to ensure effective change.
• Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrate ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work with frequent interruptions under constantly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated skill in scheduling, arranging and calendaring.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Advancement colleagues, faculty and staff to achieve defined goals.
• Experience in independently planning meetings or special events including developing and managing a budget.
• 1-3 years Experience working in a Development setting.

Preferred :

Special Conditions :

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $34.29- $37.00 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.