Assistant Director of Development, SC Honors College

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Communication

Relationship building

CRM experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

2 years fundraising experience

Outils

Blackbaud CRM

Description du poste

Assistant Director of Development

Department: DEV Development Office

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

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

Benefits Package

• 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

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.