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Job Description
University Advancement
Administrator I
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Portfolio Management: Leads and implements fundraising strategies for a portfolio of 50-75 corporate and foundation prospects with the capacity to contribute $5,000 or more annually. Manages the full lifecycle of donor engagement, including identifying new prospective donors, creating customized and strategic cultivation plans, preparing comprehensive proposals (oral and written), and fostering long-term, effective relationship with a diverse group of funders. Schedule both online and in-person visits, along with other strategic activities to deepen relationships and advance them toward a major gift solicitation.
Strategic Support & Collaboration: Develops strategic partnerships with corporate and private foundations to support CSUCI’s key initiatives. Provides leadership and philanthropic coordination to academic leaders, faculty, and staff, aligning funding opportunities with the philanthropic priorities of each corporation and foundation. Maintains consistent communication with key university stakeholders engaged in the major gift solicitation strategy. Collaborates with the office of Research and Sponsored Programs on any donation that has specific grant management and reporting requirements. Coordinates site visits and campus tours for corporate and private foundation representatives. Prepares and provides appropriate briefing materials to CSUCI leadership prior to a donor meeting or campus visit. Partners with donor relations and stewardship to ensure required reporting expectations and deadlines are met.
Grant Submission & Proposal Tracking: Writes and edits compelling proposals to corporate and foundation donors that are personalized to the organization’s mission and agenda, while aligning with the university’s needs. Works collaboratively with development writers and special consultants as needed. Prepares and submits online grant applications, ensuring all required documentation is gathered, and tracks submission deadlines for each organization. Inputs all actions and opportunities in customer relationship management software (Raiser’s Edge).
Professional Development: In collaboration with the Associate Vice President for University Development, establishes, monitors, and achieves performance goals and metrics. Engages in continuous training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills as needed. Ensures that Corporate and Foundation Giving is recognized as a service-oriented unit within University Development, consistently delivering high-quality results. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or commensurate qualifying experience.
Experience: At least three years of experience in philanthropy or development within higher education or nonprofit organizations.
Other Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively to create and maintain a positive team environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships. Proficiency in working with various software applications and database management systems.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Hiring Range: $6,667 - $7,084 per month
Advertised: May 12 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 26 2025 Pacific Daylight Time -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands
Show moreAbout the University
The newest addition to the California State University system, California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 with 629 transfer students and welcomed its first freshman class in Fall 2003. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities not only in the CSU system, but also int he nation. Indeed, in its 2018 ranking, U.S. News and World Report listed CSUCI as the 18th highest-ranked public university in the western United States.
CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educate leaders for a global society. CSUCI is located in Ventura County and home to more than 6,800 undergraduate and 240 graduate students. We are proud to note that our campus is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). 50% of the CSUCI undergraduate students are Latinx, 29% are White, 2% are African American, 5% are Asian American, and 4.5% are multiracial.
CSUCI’s Commitment to You
CSUCI provides excellent support services for new hires to settle in and join a collaborative and supportive community. With proper support, the successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status and disability. Our non-discrimination policy is set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at 805-437-8490.
For Application Questions, please contact Human Resources by email at human.resources@csuci.edu or by phone at 805-437-8490.
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