Director of Development, Kroc School of Peace Studies
University of San Diego
The Opportunity Overview
The University of San Diego is seeking a relationship-driven and mission-aligned Director of Development for the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development with a dotted line to the Kroc School Dean, the successful candidate will lead a comprehensive major gift fundraising program for one of the most distinctive and globally recognized schools at USD. The Director will cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donors with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 or greater — partnering closely with faculty, department heads and institute leaders to translate the Kroc School's compelling story of impact into philanthropic commitment.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned development professional motivated to do meaningful work at the intersection of higher education, philanthropy and global peacebuilding.
About The University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a contemporary Catholic university, set at the edge of an international gateway on a campus that is consistently ranked among the nation’s most beautiful. With more than 9,000 students from 85 countries and 50 states, the University of San Diego is the youngest independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. Its small class sizes, compassionate culture, unique learning opportunities and state-of-the-art resources support 43 undergraduate programs and 41 graduate programs.
California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162) requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale for job postings, including internal and external postings and job postings through third parties. Per the University of San Diego, the salary range of $110,000-$125,000 reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Location
San Diego, California
