Assistant Director of Development — Honors College

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Director of Development to support the College's development operations through lead annual gift fundraising and donor stewardship. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, you will build and direct a portfolio of alumni prospects and coordinate college-wide fundraising efforts.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of fundraising or development experience, familiarity with Blackbaud CRM, and a readiness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM donor database.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual gift fundraising and donor solicitation for the College.
• Build and direct donor/prospect portfolios with alumni.
• Coordinate college-wide fundraising activities within USC Development.

Skills

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Communication

Relationship building

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years fundraising experience

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Assistant Director of Development, SC Honors College Department: DEV Development Office Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Under general supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Senior DOD) for the College, the Assistant Director of Development supports the management and operations of Development through lead annual gift fundraising for the College. Responsible for building and directing the lead annual gift alumni solicitation program of donor/prospect portfolios for the College. This position will be part of the University Development and College team and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - General knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program. - Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. - Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. - Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and 2 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education and/or hybrid development model. - Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM donor database preferred.

Job Close Date 11/09/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 9, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9880954 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-194656924a6b4adebeea1736143ea11a