Lead Senior DOD, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00405PO26


Job Family
Alumni Relations and Development


Job Function
Development


USC Market Title
Lead Senior Director of Development


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Job Level
M4 - Managerial


Business Title (Internal Title)
Lead Senior DOD, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Development


Department
DEV Development Office


State Pay Range
Unclassified


USC Market Range
MRN - $120,769 $153,981 $187,192


Anticipated Hiring Range
$120,769 - Commensurate with qualifications


Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC **On-site**


Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Alumni Development

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About University of South Carolina


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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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Development (SrAssocVP), the Lead Senior Director of Development for the College of Engineering and Computing (College) will be responsible for an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and administering the development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the College. Responsible for leading a team of fundraising professionals. This position will be part of the University Development team and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities. Additionally, there is a strong connection to the dean of the College. The dean provides direction on the fundraising priorities and strategic vision for the College.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 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 Duties


Job Duty


Serves as Prospect Manager for potential donors with capacity over $25,000 with emphasis on current and future major gifts for the College. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the College. Uses Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20%


Job Duty


Provide oversight and leads a team of fundraising professionals. Creates and fosters an environment conducive to high performance and a cohesive team, recruits, trains, and mentors professional staff. Manages staff maintaining clear monthly goals and annual performance reviews; develops performance plans and conducts reviews. Assesses effectiveness of staff, processes, procedures, resource allocation and strategies. Clearly articulates expectations, standards of accountability and guidance of staff toward desired outcomes. Strategizes and implements fundraising plans to grow leadership annual giving program and major/principal gifts program.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15%


Job Duty


Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central's office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the SrAssocVP for Development with consultation with the Lead Senior Director of Development that may include individual and team solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10%


Job Duty


Meets process performance goals set and established by the SrAssocVP for Development with consultation with the Lead Senior Director of Development that includes individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal initial visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25%


Job Duty


Actively works with SrAssocVP for Development, the College dean or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Principal Gifts, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10%


Job Duty


In collaboration with the College dean or director and the SrAssocVP for Development, develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising, campaign, prospect development, stewardship and programmatic goals, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested. May work with College budget analyst/director on program budget allocation.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10%


Job Duty


Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

Essential Function
No


Percentage of Time
5%


Job Duty


Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides timely updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5%

Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No


Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
07/16/2026


Job Open Date
06/04/2026


Job Close Date
06/11/2026


Open Until Filled
No


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 11, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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