Senior Assistant Dean of College Relations & Development, College of Chemistry; U

Senior Assistant Dean of College Relations & Development, College of Chemistry (0465U) 82563

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Berkeley’s College of Chemistry is widely regarded as the #1 global university in chemistry, with graduate and undergraduate rankings that place its two departments – Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering – among the world’s best. Founded in 1872, the college unites chemistry, chemical biology, and chemical & biomolecular engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and discovery. Faculty and students have received 18 Nobel Prizes, including recent awards in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and a 2025 award.

The Senior Assistant Dean of College Relations & Development reports directly to the Dean of the College and is part of the College’s senior leadership team and the University’s Campaign Management Team with a dotted line to the AVC, Constituent Programs in University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR). The role sets strategic direction for all College Relations & Development activities, leads a team of eight full‑time professionals (including the Senior Assistant Dean), and manages an operational budget of $1.8 million.

The position is accountable for securing over $30 million in new gifts and commitments annually, supporting capital projects, fellowships, new faculty positions, the undergraduate experience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Application review will begin early January. The position will remain open until filled.

• Develop and execute strategic plans for fundraising campaigns, alumni and donor events, outreach programs, and communication initiatives.
• Lead a team of seven full‑time development professionals and related administrative support staff.
• Manage donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, collaborating with faculty and frontline fundraisers to advance philanthropic goals.
• Oversee the College’s Advisory Board and maintain a personal portfolio of principal major‑gift donors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies in all development activities.
• Drive revenue generation and pursue innovative fundraising opportunities to achieve and exceed goals.

• Excellent knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations, including applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Expertise in identification, cultivation, and solicitation strategies, including gift planning.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, problem‑solving, and persuasive skills.
• Ability to expand revenue opportunities beyond traditional approaches.
• Deep understanding or ability to quickly learn UC Berkeley and the College of Chemistry’s context, goals, and challenges.
• Knowledge of science and engineering concepts and a passion for basic science.
• Proficiency in leadership and management concepts, techniques, and best practices.
• Ability to select, train, mentor, evaluate, and motivate staff.
• Consensus‑building skills to develop collegial relationships with diverse groups.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen.
• Proven ability to guide and motivate volunteers and board members.
• Creativity in devising tailored strategies for prospects and situations.
• Critical thinking, persuasion, negotiation, and marketing skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure, manage competing interests, maintain flexibility, and adapt to change.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.

The budgeted salary range for this position is…