Sr. Director of Development, UCR Health

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking a Senior Director of Development for UCR Health to lead the fundraising program and serve as principal philanthropy counsel to the CEO.

This role will collaborate with development leadership to set strategy and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, while aligning major-gift, alumni engagement, and annual giving with central Development and Alumni Engagement partners to build a coherent donor pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising programs and securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead UCR Health's fundraising program in collaboration with the Executive Director of Development and School of Medicine, serving as principal counsel on philanthropy to UCR Health's CEO.
• Build and manage a focused portfolio of top prospects and donors, align major-gift fundraising with alumni engagement and annual giving, and translate priorities into fundable opportunities.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 11/04/2026

Overview

• Job ID 38183343
• Category Management and Professional
• Organization University Advancement
• Department Development
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $117,700 - $227,500
• Date Posted October 14, 2026
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled
• Schedule 8AM - 5PM
• Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
• Level of Supervision General Direction
• Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
• Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
• Other Information UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

In close partnership with the Executive Director of Development, School of Medicine the Senior Director of Development for UCR Health leads UCR Health's fundraising program and serves as the principal counsel on philanthropy to UCR Health's CEO. The Senior Director of Development, UCR Health works with the development leadership team to set short- and long-range strategy to sustainably grow philanthropic support while personally securing gifts of at least $50,000, focusing on the unit's largest and most complex opportunities: six- and seven-figure, principal-level, planned, and blended gifts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, School of Medicine, the Senior Director builds and manages a focused portfolio of the unit's top prospects and donors, partners with academic and campus leaders to translate the unit's highest priorities into fundable opportunities, and aligns major-gift fundraising, alumni engagement, and annual giving with central Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) partners to build a coherent donor pipeline and consistent constituent experience. Performance is assessed against annual individual fundraising productivity expectations and for unit fundraising results.

The full salary range for the Sr. Director of Development, UCR Health is $117,700.00- $227,500.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $150,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Please note: this is a three-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. The role requires on-campus presence, with hybrid work arrangements available.