Director, Alumni & Industry Advancement

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks an Executive Director, Advancement - Alumni & Industry Relations to lead the integrated Alumni & Industry Relations function. You will set portfolio strategy, connect alumni engagement with corporate and foundation funders, and drive significant philanthropic support for the Viterbi School.

The role requires building strategic relationships, managing a team of fundraising professionals, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of fundraising experience with industry, foundations and alumni.
• Leadership and management experience: demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of fundraising professionals.
• Results-oriented: accountability, initiative, and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, industry and foundation staff.
• Familiarity with or experience in an R1 research university setting is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in Corporate, Foundation and Alumni Relations and proven success managing fundraising projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated strategy and plan for alumni, corporations, and foundations with measurable goals and strategies.
• Set aspirational goals, portfolio assignments, engagement plans, and performance expectations for the Alumni & Industry Relations team.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-capacity alumni, corporations, foundations, and other strategic partners.
• Coordinate and manage opportunities involving philanthropy, research, talent, programs, boards, events, and engagement.
• Build internal relationships across the School to align fundraising with academic and research priorities.
• Draft proposals, grant requests, correspondence, and stewardship reports to support fundraising.
• Lead collaboration with USC Stevens Center for Innovation and other internal partners.
• Oversee staff, resources, budget and compliance; evaluate results across engagement and fundraising goals.
• Partner with Major Gifts, Operations & Strategy, school leadership, and central university teams to advance shared prospects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Industry relations

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks an Executive Director, Advancement - Alumni & Industry Relations to lead the integrated Alumni & Industry Relations function. You will set portfolio strategy, connect alumni engagement with corporate and foundation funders, and drive significant philanthropic support for the Viterbi School.

The role requires building strategic relationships, managing a team of fundraising professionals, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders