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Senior Director of Development, CHHS Search Firm

The Beach


Job Location:

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 10069 - 15104
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Join the vibrant community at California State University Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campusone of the largest in the CSU systemserves more than 42000 students and is known for its commitment to student success innovation and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community youll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks collaborative energy and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy offering miles of beaches year-round sunshine a thriving arts and food scene and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Its an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen Californias futureoffering competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is responsible for securing major gifts of $25000 with a focus on gifts above $100000 including principal gifts at $1 million in support of the university with an emphasis on CHHS.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development this role partners closely with the college dean and faculty to provide strategic leadership increasing both the number and size of major and principal gifts. The position assesses philanthropic priorities and aligns them with prospective donors to benefit the college and university.

The Senior Director serves as the primary development officer leading donor identification prospecting cultivation solicitation stewardship and communication for gifts exceeding $100000. The Senior Director manages the full donor lifecycle while building and sustaining strong relationships between the university and its benefactors advancing a culture of philanthropy across major principal and planned giving.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify cultivate and solicit major gifts of $25000 with a focus on gifts above $100000 including principal gifts at $1 million from individuals corporations and foundations to support CHHS and university.
  • Facilitate university-wide collaboration amongst corporate and foundation donors that support multiple colleges.
  • Manage strategic volunteer development opportunities for major gift prospects.
  • Collaborate with URD (VP and AVP Development) and the dean of the College of Health and Human Services to identify college philanthropic priorities and create successful development strategies for each one.
  • Write such materials (e.g. proposals gift agreements) as are necessary for the fund-raising tasks.
Department

University Development

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.

  • CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $10069 - $15104 per month.
Benefits

At California State University (CSU) we prioritize the health growth and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type classification and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

  • Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service) 14 paid holidays and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
  • Health Coverage: A variety of medical dental and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b) 401(k) and 457 plans.
  • Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
  • Additional Benefits: Wellness programs professional development opportunities and insurance options including life disability and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summaryfor details specific to their position. Additionally the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of the solicitation process within an educational environment and demonstrates a proven ability to identify cultivate and build a pipeline of future donors. They are skilled in partnering with college leadership to establish major and principal gift priorities and develop effective strategies to achieve fundraising success. This individual possesses excellent planning organizational and problem-solving abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills. They are effective supervisors capable of leading and managing a college development office and its staff while also working independently with minimal oversight. A high degree of self-direction is essential as they must be able to initiate coordinate and successfully complete tasks with accountability and efficiency.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies procedures and guidelines including but not limited to safety civility information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the universitys commitment to a vision of excellence.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree and 7 years of demonstrated successful major gift fundraising experience including donor identification cultivation and solicitation.

Experience in higher education preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid California drivers license required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Application Procedures

Another Source has been retained for this search. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through Another Source candidate portal by clickinghere.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity national origin or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University Long Beach as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.


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