Director of Development, Health and Human Development

Director of Development, Health and Human Development

Classification: Administrator II

Department: The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at Cal State Fullerton is a vibrant, interdisciplinary college committed to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and communities. With more than 7,000 students across fields like public health, kinesiology, social work, nursing, child and adolescent studies, and counseling, HHD graduates are the frontline professionals who shape healthier, more equitable futures.

The College and Program Development department within the Division of University Advancement generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting each of the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, and the Pollak Library. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director of Development, Health and Human Development (Administrator II).

Salary Range: $7,600 - $9,300 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated successful direct major gift fundraising experience.
• Ability to solicit and secure gifts of a minimum of $25,000.
• Ability to understand the culture of a university.
• Ability to work with teams of faculty, staff, students, and volunteers.
• Ability to coordinate events for fundraising.
• Ability to create a strategic approach to development with assessment built in to determine progress and success.
• Ability to travel frequently, holding both on and off-site conversations and presentations to individuals and corporate leaders for cultivation and solicitation purposes.
• Proficiency in the use of general office equipment and Windows-based software as well as experience with donor databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a fundraising officer in higher education.
• Familiarity with the departments within a College of Health and Human Development or experience in healthcare fundraising.
• Advanced degree preferred.