Job Details

Overview

Assistant Director of Development, Associated Students (Administrator I) at Fowler College of Business, San Diego State University. The role involves building donor relationships to fund programs that shape thousands of student experiences, including recreation programs, leadership initiatives, sports clubs, adapted athletics, and SDSU Children's Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Leadership: Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $25,000+ level; develop gift strategies and represent SDSU and Associated Students to external partners.
• Strategy and Collaboration: Partner with university leadership, staff, student leaders and volunteers to align fundraising strategies; coordinate with central development teams (research, donor relations, communications); develop cases for support and donor engagement opportunities.
• Stewardship and Donor Relations: Conduct prospect research and prepare donor profiles; draft proposals, concept papers, and stewardship materials; build and sustain strong relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers.

Why Join Us

Join a mission-driven community where your work supports student life and development. Associated Students is a student-directed organization focused on enriching the college experience and quality of life, with a recognized University Relations and Development team and an active alumni and donor network.

Position Information

• Full-time, at-will role with comprehensive benefits.
• Exempt under FLSA; not eligible for overtime.
• Standard SDSU hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; may vary by operational needs.
• Telecommuting eligible up to 3 days per week after a brief training period requiring on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive development experience or related work (sales, marketing, communications, or public relations).
• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience in personal gift solicitation and fundraising ($10,000+).
• Experience successfully fundraising at $10K+ with ability to align strategy with goals/priorities.
• Experience working with volunteers and with corporate executives.
• High degree of interest in higher education and philanthropy; ability to articulate a case for annual support of a public institution.
• Experience with computer applications and databases for correspondence, materials, and time/workflow management; ability to interpret donor information and prepare concise profiles.
• Willingness to travel and attend off-campus events; may require after-hours duties.

Licenses

• California Driver's License required within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000–$77,000 annually.
• Generous leave benefits, CalPERS retirement plan, comprehensive health coverage, educational opportunities, and voluntary benefits (Auto & Home, Life, Disability, Legal Plan, 529 Plan).

Compliance and Additional Information

The person in this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. SDSU is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions. Background checks are required. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. Reasonable accommodations available on request. Apply by October 7, 2025 to ensure full consideration; positions open until filled.