Director of Development (Administrator II)

Director of Development (Administrator II)

Job no: 557887

Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: Sonoma

Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by Friday, June 12th.


Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, working in concert with the Interim Director of Athletics, President, and the Athletics Fiscal Feasibility Team, the Director of Development establishes fundraising strategies and directs and conducts fundraising activities to secure philanthropic support for the Intercollegiate Athletics Program in alignment with Sonoma State University priorities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors for the Athletics Program; organizing and providing effective communication with donors and potential donors; stewarding alumni and other individual prospects, sponsors and major donors; coordinating gift processing; recruiting, training and motivating campaign volunteers for the university; and, other fundraising projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Development or Vice President for University Advancement. This may include engaging alumni and community networks to assess the feasibility of robust philanthropic activity. The incumbent is expected to work closely with constituents from all areas of the university and local community to identify opportunities to work toward fundraising objectives. In addition, the incumbent may supervise staff and student personnel as assigned.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of four years of experience in successful relationship building with prospects, volunteers, and board members, or demonstrated aptitude to be successful in face-to-face fundraising, including 4 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree required. The incumbent must have a proven track record of successfully working with individual donors, soliciting and securing gifts and demonstrate experience in designing and implementing successful fundraising strategies. Experience in athletic fundraising within a university environment and a strong understanding of university culture and corporate partnerships highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Google Suite required; Raisers Edge experience highly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $8,334 - $8,667 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University:

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.


Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions:

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521 - Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Application Process & Accommodations:

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. The ADA Coordinator is also available (View email address on click.appcast.io) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Annual Reports & Safety Information:

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report ( includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Advertised: May 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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