Lead Senior Director of Advancement, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Lead Senior Director of Advancement, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Department: DEV Development Office

Advertised Salary Range: $116,104 to $116,104

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Advertised Job Summary
Under limited supervision, the Lead Senior Director of Advancement (Senior DOA) for the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences (College) is responsible for an effective, comprehensive, and ongoing advancement program through major gifts fundraising, alumni relations, and corporate engagement. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementing, promoting, coordinating, and administering the advancement program with an emphasis on major gifts for the College. This includes other responsibilities of the development operations and external relations for the College and the supervision of the Advancement team. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Development (AVP) for the fundraising expertise and strategies and is responsible to the dean for the execution of a strategic vision for external relations for the College. The dean provides direction on the fundraising priorities and strategic vision for the College. The development component of this position is part of the University Development team and operates within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities across the College, University Development, and the University system.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree and 5 years proven experience major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Previous campaign experience including experience soliciting and closing $1M gifts. Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM donor database preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, and the general public. Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. Supervisory experience in hiring, managing, training and mentoring development directors and administrative staff are required. Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.
Job Close Date
06/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.



We are only accepting applications submitted by June 30, 2025.


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