Advancement Professional

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking an Advancement Professional to support the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and its programs. The role manages fundraising and constituent relations, builds strategic partnerships and leads multi-tiered communications and events.

You will develop stewardship plans, coordinate alumni programs, create newsletters and website content, and work with faculty and partners to advance philanthropic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years’ experience in marketing, special event planning and executing, or related field.
• Additional experience or advanced degrees may substitute for education/experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic, high-value philanthropic partnerships and multi-tiered communications.
• Plan and execute alumni and donor events and stewardship programs.
• Create newsletters, website content and social media to promote the college's priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Adobe Photoshop

Publisher

Job description

Compensation and Benefits

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

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

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

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

Job Summary

The Advancement Professional is an integral part of a small team dedicated to support, benefit and promote the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and its programs, and activities through the Jordan College Development/Ag One office. The team manages and administers all facets of fundraising and constituent relations for the Jordan College and the Ag One Foundation, a California 501 (c) 3. The Advancement Professional is responsible for managing strategic, high-value individual and corporate philanthropic partnerships and executing complex, multi-tiered communications, pipeline development and stewardship plans which include planning and executing a broad range of alumni and friends' special events, a broad range of marketing and communications including writing and producing a monthly newsletter, website content, as well as social media activities. This is done in collaboration with constituents from the Jordan College and Fresno State as well as the Ag One board of directors. This work will lead to identifying and engaging prospects to advance the philanthropic priorities of the Jordan College.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively use communication and media outlets, and marketing materials.
  • Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques to assist/support with event budgeting.
  • Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Adobe, Publisher, Photoshop (or other image editing tools), social media platforms, and the internet.
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Exceptional communication skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills, to communicate effectively with audiences throughout various levels of an organization from volunteers to individual contributors to executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
  • Apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions.
  • Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships within the university and community.
  • Effectively use the latest technology including database, web technology, and social media to achieve communication goals.
  • Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
  • Anticipate problems and address them proactively.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Create and update webpage content using content management systems.
  • Work effectively in a highly consultative and collaborative environment.
  • Provide lead work direction and train others in new skills and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, 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 various functions, meetings, and conferences during the evenings and on weekends 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 event planning and executing, or related field. (Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations or membership or customer-based organization.
• Experience working in the agricultural industry.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or membership-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 at Fresno State is shaping the future of one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions by developing global decision-makers in food and agriculture.

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

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 6, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Location: Fresno

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Information & Background Checks

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Non-Sponsoring Agency Notice

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

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at [phone].

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

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

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

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to [e-mail].

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

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