Advancement Professional

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid holidays

Fee waiver education

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks an Advancement Professional to manage high-value philanthropic partnerships and execute complex communications plans. You will lead events, donor relations, and campaign activities in collaboration with university colleagues and the Ag One Foundation.

The role includes content creation for newsletters, websites, and social media, with a focus on advancing the Jordan College priorities. Some travel and evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in marketing, special event planning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic, high-value philanthropic partnerships.
• Develop multi-tiered communications, pipeline development and stewardship plans.
• Plan and execute alumni and friends events for engagement and fundraising.
• Write and produce a monthly newsletter and website/social media content.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Marketing

Event planning

Social media

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Adobe Photoshop

Publisher

Job description

Advancement Professional (Advancement ProfessionalII)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $5,274 - $5,709 per month(Steps 1 – 5) , commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,274 - $7,684 permonth.

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package thatincludes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick andvacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees arealso able to participate in the fee waiver education program. Asummary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

The Advancement Professional is an integral part of a small teamdedicated to support, benefit and promote the Jordan College ofAgricultural Sciences and Technology, its programs, and activitiesthrough the Jordan College Development/Ag One office. The teammanages and administers all facets of fundraising and constituentrelations for the Jordan College and the Ag One Foundation, aCalifornia 501 (c) 3. The Advancement Professional is responsiblefor managing strategic, high-value individual and corporatephilanthropic partnerships and executing complex, multi-tieredcommunications, pipeline development and stewardship plans whichinclude planning and executing a broad range of alumni and friends'special events, a broad range of marketing and communicationsincluding writing and producing a monthly newsletter, websitecontent, as well as social media activities. This is done incollaboration with constituents from the Jordan College and FresnoState as well as the Ag One board of directors. This work will leadto identifying and engaging prospects to advance the philanthropicpriorities of the Jordan College.

The Advancement Professional reports to the Senior Director ofDevelopment/Ag One Executive Director and provides programadministration and support to the Senior Director/ExecutiveDirector, Director of Development, stakeholders of the JordanCollege, Ag One board, and volunteers.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively usecommunication and media outlets, and marketing materials.
  • Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis andtechniques to assist/support with event budgeting.
  • Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Gmail, Adobe, Publisher, Photoshop (or other imageediting tools), social media platforms, and the internet.
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Exceptional communication skills, including strong publicspeaking, listening and interpretive skills, to communicateeffectively with audiences throughout various levels of anorganization from volunteers to individual contributors toexecutive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, andpresent information and ideas in written or presentation form.
  • Apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative toaddress problems and develop practical, thorough, and creativesolutions.
  • Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidentialinformation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintainrelationships within the university and community.
  • Effectively use the latest technology including database, webtechnology, and social media to achieve communication goals.
  • Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize,coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerousand diverse demands are involved.
  • Anticipate problems and address them proactively.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Create and update webpage content using content managementsystems.
  • Work effectively in a highly consultative and collaborativeenvironment.
  • Provide lead work direction and train others in new skills andprocedures.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships withfaculty, staff and funding representatives from diverse ethnic,cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be willing and able to travel and attend variousfunctions, meetings, and conferences during the evenings and onweekends as required by the position.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years’ experience in the field of marketing, special eventplanning and executing, or related field. (Additional experiencewhich demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge andabilities shown above may be substituted for the required educationon a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field maybe substituted for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations ormembership or customer-based organization.
• Experience working in the agricultural industry.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization ormembership-based organization, ideally agricultural.
• Demonstrated ability to be a highly energetic, self-starting,creative and entrepreneurial professional.

Department Summary

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology atFresno State is shaping the future of one of the world’s mostproductive agricultural regions by developing globaldecision-makers in food and agriculture.

We accomplish this by encouraging, equipping, and enabling faculty,staff, and students to create innovative, scientifically sound, andsustainable solutions to agri-food, technological, andenvironmental challenges in California, our nation, and theworld.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in theCalifornia State University System. The University's mission is toboldly educate and empower students for success through our valuesof Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current studentpopulation is more than 25,000, including a large percentage ofstudents with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. TheUniversity serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deepinvolvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. FresnoState is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Thecampus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon andSequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the MontereyPeninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts.Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets inCalifornia and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits andproduce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis ofrace, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, geneticinformation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, maritalstatus, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexualorientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicantswith disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the HumanResources Department at [phone].

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Genderor Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current AnnualSecurity Report (ASR) is available for viewing at: https://occr.fresnostate.edu/clery.html.

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policystatements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, anddrug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also containsstatistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three(3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request byemailing the Clery Director at: [e-mail].

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a CampusSecurity Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/orjob duties. If this position is identified by the Director of CleryCompliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email andwill be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 VaccinationPolicy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who areaccessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccinerecommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and otherrelevant indications. Questions may be sent to: [e-mail] .

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandatedreporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The duties of this position will include participation in decisionsthat may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent.Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflictof Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when theyfirst occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethicstraining within 6 months of appointment, and attend this trainingevery other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part ofthe CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, theUniversity requires all employees upon date of hire to reside inthe State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State EmploymentPolicy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-relatedwork outside the state of California.

Background Check Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completedsatisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CaliforniaState University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete thebackground check may result in the withdrawal of the offer ofemployment. Current employees who are offered positions on campuswill be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno Statehas identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant’s current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff ormanagement positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)