Development Associate (4722C), Haas School of Business
Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to
creating a community that fosters equity of experience and
opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all
backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley,
is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education,
distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized
academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it
provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission
and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the
California experience, animated by such values as innovation,
questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and
nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual
renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
social value in California, the United States and the world.We are
looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full
diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at
Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and
equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a
matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among
faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding
whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly
encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding
Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our
Strategic Plan.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a
fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the
Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their
full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our
staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per
year to engage in professional development activities. To find out
more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit
grow.berkeley.edu.Departmental OverviewUC Berkeley's Haas School of
Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas,
collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace
committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming
environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our
four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo,
Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment,
conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.For more
information about the Haas School of Business visit:
https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/The Development and Alumni
Relations (DAR) team at Berkeley Haas engages and cultivates
alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations to advance
the vision and mission of the school, inviting these key
constituencies to provide volunteer leadership and make
philanthropic investments in support of the school's students,
faculty and programs. The Development team of major gift and annual
gift officers cultivates prospective donors, both nationally and
internationally, to inspire transformational gifts in support of
Berkeley Haas and provides staff support for high-level volunteer
groups, such as the Berkeley Haas Advisory Board. With over 43,000
living alumni, the Alumni Relations team develops and builds
greater awareness for career services, lifelong learning, and
networking resources to support the engagement, learning, and
connectedness of Berkeley Haas alumni.The Haas Development and
Alumni Relations team embraces flexible working arrangements for
its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership
with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department
needs, and are subject to change. This role is eligible for a
hybrid work plan, and expected to be based in the Bay Area.Custom
Scope/Job Summary: The Development Associate is a pivotal support
role for the frontline fundraising team within the Haas DAR unit.
They will be part of a large Frontline Fundraising team which spans
Principal, Major, Leadership, and Corporate giving for the Haas
School. Reporting to the Executive Director, Development, the
position is designed to provide comprehensive administrative
support and project management for the team. This position requires
a high level of diplomacy and interaction with staff at all levels.
The incumbent must communicate effectively and work collaboratively
with colleagues across the organization. We are seeking a
self-motivated and proactive problem solver who is able to learn
quickly and work independently.Application Review DateThe First
Review Date for this job is: 08/17/2023.ResponsibilitiesFrontline
Fundraising Team Support
Arrange and provide staff support for
frontline team meetings, including scheduling, preparation of
meeting agenda, note-taking, and oversight of follow-up
activities.Support team goals, special projects and track the
team's deadlines and action items.Act as primary liaison for the
frontline team with the Dean's Office. Collaborate with the Dean's
Chief of Staff on calendaring for the Dean and gift officers, and
other team initiatives and special projects involving the
Dean.Ensure timely recording of donor related activity, updated
contact information, and other background information in campus
advancement database (CADS); work in partnership with the unit's
Information Strategy and Analytics team and the university's
Prospect Development team.Develop expertise in CADS and associated
fundraising reports and tools to assist with timely requests for
information.Proactively evaluate new tools and reports and offer
guidance to gift officers on how to utilize these on an ongoing
basis.Act as a first point of contact for the frontline fundraising
team for connecting them to departmental, school and university
resources.Coordinate team retreats and team building activities at
the direction of the Executive Director.Donor Visits, Meeting &
Travel Support
In consultation with gift officers,
plan, coordinate, and help execute prospect/donor visits on campus,
and occasional off-campus visits to corporate donor
offices.Coordinate and execute occasional small and high-level
donor events on campus (e.g. lunch with Fellowship donors and
recipients).Draft briefing materials and reports for donor visits
involving the dean or other senior school staff.Arrange travel
booking for gift officers traveling domestically and
internationally.Partner with gift officers to finalize thorough
travel itineraries, briefing books, and collate and ship all
necessary meeting or event materials.Administrative and Operational
Effectiveness
Complete travel reimbursements on
behalf of gift officers in a timely and accurate manner.Organize
and maintain digital filing systems; ensuring transparency and
access to key documents for frontline fundraising team.Partner with
Development Operations Associate to maintain an inventory of
specialty branded items gift officers can use to steward
donors.Assess office procedures and practices, recommend
enhancements for efficiency and effectiveness, and manage
implementation.Assists with general in-office reception duties,
such as responding to drop-in visitors and in-person
inquiries.Provide overflow support to the DAR team, completing
other administrative duties as needed and requested.May manage
work-study student(s) who support the administrative and
operational needs of the team.Professional Learning and Growth
Embraces the principle of being a
"student always" by engaging in opportunities for training,
workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the
position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.Actively
contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a
culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
within the unit and at Haas.Engages in ongoing education to promote
diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University
sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie: MEP Workshop,
Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other
workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are
made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources
related to DEIB.Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership
Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without
attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.Required
Qualifications
Organizational and time management
skills to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks and assignments
efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.Demonstrated skill at
responding effectively to changing priorities, and communicating
with partners and customers.Proven attention to detail and ability
to perform consistently and with a high degree of accuracy and
consistent follow through.Demonstrated experience adopting,
learning, and mastering new technologies.Demonstrated experience
assessing and improving processes or systems.Ability to take
initiative and solve problems independently while understanding
when to seek guidance from manager or others.Experience
communicating clearly and succinctly, both in verbal and written
communications.Strong, demonstrated growth mindset and flexibility
to work as a member of a high- performing, highly collaborative
team of development professionals.Experience in providing prompt,
courteous, and skillful customer service to maintain good relations
with the general public, alumni, donors, prospective students,
faculty, and/or colleagues.Excellent professional integrity, tact,
discretion, and sound judgment, including in handling confidential
information.Must be available to work occasional evenings and
weekends (with advance notice).Over-time hours are compensated
according to UC policy.Excellent interpersonal skills,
demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and
belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working
relationships with colleagues, students and team
members.Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1)
Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3)
Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.Demonstrates an
understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion,
and belonging in a business, organization or public university
setting.Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of fundraising and donor
relations concepts, principles, and practices.Experience with Cal
Advancement Data System (CADS) or similar database.Salary &
BenefitsThis is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career
position, which is paid hourly and eligible for full UC
Benefits.For information on the comprehensive benefits package
offered by the University, please visit the University of
California's Compensation & Benefits website.Under California law,
the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a
reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and
should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job
announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of
factors that are considered in making compensation decisions
including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge,
abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of
internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is
not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the
top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based
on final candidate qualifications and experience.The budgeted
salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to
pay for this position is $34.14 (Step 9) - $35.67 (Step 11).How to
Apply
To apply, please submit your resume
and cover letter.Other InformationThis position is governed by the
terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied
Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and
Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can
be found at:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html
This is not a visa
opportunity.Conviction History BackgroundThis 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 OpportunityThe 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,
please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
poster.For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy, please see the University of
California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in
the Workplace policy.
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