Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00695PO26

Job Family
Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function
Development

USC Market Title
Director of Development

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132003

Job Level
P4 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
Director of Development, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Development

Department
DEV Development Office

State Pay Range
G12

USC Market Range
MRK - $86,515 $110,307 $134,098

Anticipated Hiring Range
$86,515 - 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

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior DOD) for the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM), the Director of Development will be responsible for coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementation, promotion, coordination and administration of a comprehensive development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the HRSM. This position will be part of the University Development and HRSM teams and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model.
• Previous campaign experience.

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. 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 $100,000 with emphasis on current and future major gifts for the HRSM. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the HRSM. 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
25%

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 and Estate Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual 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
20%

Job Duty

Meets process performance goals set and established by the Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contacts, qualification 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
20%

Job Duty

Actively works with Lead Senior DOD, Vice President or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Gift and Estate Planning, Principal Gifts, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20%

Job Duty

In collaboration with the Lead Senior DOD, develops a plan of work, including specific fundraising strategies, campaign, prospect development, and stewardship, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.

Essential Function
Yes

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 updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5%

Job Duty

Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

Essential Function
No

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
10/16/2026

Job Open Date
09/16/2026

Job Close Date
09/24/2026

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 September 24, 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

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213298