Assistant Director of Development, SC Honors College

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131995 Job Level: P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title): Assistant Director of Development, SC Honors College Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Division of Development Department: DEV Development Office State Pay Range: G10 USC Market Range: MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401 Anticipated Hiring Range: $58,934 - commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC on-site Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: The standard hours are generally 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, 37.5 hours per week. Required to travel, work evenings, and weekends. Must have reliable means of transportation. Basis: 12 months Job Search Category: Alumni Development 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. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Advertised Job Summary Under general supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Senior DOD) for the College, the Assistant Director of Development supports the management and operations of Development through lead annual gift fundraising for the College. Responsible for building and directing the lead annual gift alumni solicitation program of donor/prospect portfolios for the College. This position will be part of the University Development and College team 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 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM donor database preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities General 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. Job Duties Job Duty Serves as Prospect Manager for potential donors with capacity under $25,000 with emphasis on current and future lead annual 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: 25% Job Duty Solicits prospective donors, including individuals assigned and unassigned. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Assistant 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 Senior DOD with consultation with the Assistant Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of personal initial visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 5 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 Senior DOD, College dean or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Annual Giving for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 20% Job Duty In collaboration with the 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% Additional Information Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 12/01/2026 Job Open Date: 10/06/2026 Job Close Date: 11/30/2026 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 November 30, 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 Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214154