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UCLA is an amazing academic institution. Located in one of the most ethnically diverse, socially vibrant cities in the world, it is the home of extraordinary ideas and life-saving discoveries. Thirty-one academic departments at UCLA rank among the top 20 in their fields. Thirteen rank among the top 10. Our faculty boasts 10 National Medal of Science winners, five Nobel Laureates, and three Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. Every day UCLA faculty and students imagine new ways to improve lives in the community, California and the world.

As UCLA begins preparations to celebrate its Centennial, the groundwork is being laid for a multi-billion dollar capital campaign. As part of these efforts, our development organization continues to present new and enticing opportunities to excel your career. As you think about advancement roles that will truly challenge you to think, grow and make an impact, Imagine Yourself Here, paving the way for creativity and innovation as a member of our Office of Planned and Major Gifts. Our gift planning team is expanding and we are currently seeking a Senior Director. This planned giving officer will be responsible for increasing individual gifts to programs campus-wide, as well as growing the overall donor base. To learn more about of Office of Planned Giving, please visit our website at http://www.ucla.planourlegacy.org.

The Senior Director of Planned Giving will provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction by establishing long-range goals and objectives for the Planned Giving group. S/he will lead a team who will qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned giving donors ($100,000+). A successful candidate for this position will have progressively significant, relevant, successful experience in fundraising, plus an emphasis on personnel management and planned and major gift experience. S/he will also have expert knowledge of principles and practices of major gift fundraising and planned giving in a major research university. The Senior Director will also have proven, strong team-building skills, creating liaisons with campus development colleagues, academic and administrative leadership, and faculty to develop effective cultivation and solicitation strategies. For a more detailed description of this position and to submit an online application please visit http://www.developmentcareers.ucla.edu and click on "Open Positions" #16748.

UCLA offers premium benefits, including: three weeks annual vacation, 12 days sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life & Disability insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and pre-tax retirement savings plans. You will also have access to special privileges such as a credit union, artistic, cultural, and recreational programs and athletic events.ã??

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer committed to excellence through diversity.