Director, Strategic Operations — CFR Relations

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays (including extended)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations in Corporate and Foundation Relations. The role reports to the AVP for CFR and drives administrative and strategic initiatives that advance the university’s fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating CFR operations, managing complex planning processes, and developing engagement strategies with donors and partners. Strong leadership, CRM experience, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Blackbaud CRM), digital document platforms, and gift planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative services including operational and strategic initiatives to advance fundraising goals.
• Coordinate CFR processes, planning, and donor stewardship to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead data collection, KPI tracking, and dashboards to support leadership decisions.
• Manage CFR-related events, collateral materials, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Research, and other units to align engagement efforts.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Collaboration and Leadership

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Ethical Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

DocuSign

Gift Planning Tools

Job description

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations in Corporate and Foundation Relations. The role reports to the AVP for CFR and drives administrative and strategic initiatives that advance the university’s fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating CFR operations, managing complex planning processes, and developing engagement strategies with donors and partners. Strong leadership, CRM experience, and analytical skills are essential.