Associate Director of Development, for the School of Music

**Posting number:** 9882875

**Department:** University of South Carolina

**Job classification:** Director

**Posting type:** Open

**Categories:** Management

Summary
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Associate Director of Development, for the School of Music Department: DEV Development Office Advertised Salary Range: 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. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Under limited supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior DOD) for the School of Music (School), the Associate Director of Development (Associate Director) supports the management and operations of Development through growing the major gift donor pipeline and maintaining attention to lead annual gift fundraising for the School. The Associate Director responsibilities include collaboration and partnerships internal and external across the Division of Development. Cultivates and solicits a portfolio to grow major gifts and lead annual gifts from donor/prospect portfolios for the School. The Associate Director plays a key role in strengthening the donor pipeline by identifying, cultivating, and advancing annual giving donors toward major gift readiness through strategic engagement, stewardship, and donor relationship management. 

Examples of duties
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Comprehensive knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive major and lead annual gifts fundraising program. - Strong knowledge in qualifying and experience soliciting donors/prospects to increase fundraising strategies that increase donor participation retention and philanthropic investment advancing assigned unit. - Ability to manage complex projects while also managing relationships with colleagues and supervising others. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, external vendors, and the general public to cultivate long-term donor relationships and strategically advance donors along the giving continuum. - Work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. Apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity. Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. - Ability to adhere to industry guidelines, methodologies and code of ethics statements as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and other professional organizations and associations.

Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and 3 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education and/or hybrid development model. - Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM donor database analytics to inform fundraising strategies and identify donor upgrade opportunities preferred.

Supplemental information
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Job Close Date 11/21/2026 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 November 21, 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 Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices\_and\_divisions%2Fhuman\_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9882875 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-24601908af524d4bb5a19e62721c8fe1