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Development Associate (7546) Job #89663 - The Center for Information Technology Research in the Inte About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS) leverage the research strengths of the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Merced, and Santa Cruz, and operate within the greater ecosystem of the University and the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley. We strengthen bridges between world-class laboratory research, state and national policymakers, and companies and startups creating new applications and reshaping entire industries. CITRIS and the Banatao Institute facilitate interdisciplinary work among hundreds of University of California faculty members, students, corporate partners, and international institutions. Together with these public and private partners, we are shaping the future of technology in ways that cross traditional boundaries.

The Development Associate is the lead administrator for donor engagement and stewardship at CITRIS, and for overall administrative support and tracking of development activities and programs. This role will facilitate programs, events, communications, and outreach across the institute and manage the department's general administration. He/she will demonstrate the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with a broad range of institute and campus staff and faculty across 4 campuses. The Development Associate will also effectively prioritize among competing demands in support of CITRIS priorities.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 6, 2026 - Open until filled

Responsibilities

25% Administrative and Executive Support: Manages the development calendar, schedules donor visits, and tracks development activities. Works with CADS and with UDAR colleagues on contact reports, gift and pledge agreements, and gift fulfillment. Processes reimbursement expenses incurred related to CITRIS fundraising activities. Provides administrative support to the Senior Director of Development, including scheduling and managing key meetings involving CITRIS and campus leaders.

20% Stewardship: Manages donor stewardship, produces and tracks acknowledgements, and customizes stewardship reports for donors. Creates bespoke acknowledgments and VIP donor communications for the CITRIS Director. Tracks and records contacts with key prospects, monitors proposal activity and prospect solicitation strategies, and updates biographical and other prospect information in CADS. Ensures that recorded donor data and gift designations are accurate, up to date, and complete. Works with UDAR to ensure data integrity. Liaises with UDAR Fund management and other UDAR teams across all four CITRIS campuses.

20% Fundraising Support: Acknowledges and synthesizes knowledge on donors and CITRIS to prepare event briefings and meeting briefings for CITRIS leaders, including the CITRIS Director and Executive Director, the Senior Director of Development, other institute leaders, key faculty, and other campus leadership. Work with the development and communications teams on special stewardship projects, such as holiday cards, CITRIS alumni tracking, and other initiatives. Develop solicitation materials, including slide decks, email, and social media postings, to support fundraising programs. May research alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations to help identify prospects. Participates in the transition to a new CRM system.

20% Event Planning & VIP Meeting Support: Manages the organization and execution of special events for donors and volunteer leaders, including advisory board and climate advisory council, as well as cultivation and donor stewardship events. Plays a role in supporting major complex events managed by CITRIS.

10% Event Planning & VIP Meeting Support: Manages the organization and execution of special events for donors and volunteer leaders, including advisory board and climate advisory council, as well as cultivation and donor stewardship events. Plays a role in supporting major complex events managed by CITRIS.

5% Professional Development: engages in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, and other professional development activities pertinent to the position.

Required Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, and customer service skills.
Sound knowledge of fundraising principles, donor relations concepts, and practices.
Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities, including event planning, donor and funder relations and engagement, donor stewardship, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
Able to work successfully in teams and independently; able to shift priorities, manage multiple projects at once, and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, effective decision-making and problem-solving, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
Knowledge of the campus and CITRIS, and its mission, vision, goals, objectives, achievements, activities, and infrastructure.
Professional integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle very confidential information.
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications

Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs, and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Enterprise.
Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques.
Experience with CADS CRM to conduct research, process acknowledgements, perform donor analysis, and prepare stewardship materials. Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.88 - $49.52.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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