October 27th, 2025
University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Dean for Advancement (0464U)
School of Journalism - 81639
( California | On-site )
Job Description
Berkeley Journalism seeks a committed, experienced, self-directed development professional to be its next Assistant Dean for Advancement. Working with the dean of the School you will lead a small but mighty advancement team responsible for raising funds from major donors, foundations, planned gifts, and alumni. In addition to raising funds for Berkeley Journalism’s award-winning faculty and students, you’ll also lead a special campaign that will take Berkeley Journalism into a vibrant future built around innovation, diversity, and excellence.
We’re looking for someone with the experience, maturity, and vision to build and maintain strong, fruitful relationships with donors, and who knows the joy of raising funds for a great cause.
Reporting to the dean and with a dotted line to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Constituent Relations, the assistant dean personally manages a portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects; identifies new major gift prospects; develops and manages foundation proposals; collaborates with advancement and communications staff on materials, marketing plans, and events; and identifies, cultivates and stewards planned giving donors. The assistant dean manages two staff: A Leadership Gifts Officer, and an Alumni Relations and Events staff member.
The assistant dean will also partner with the dean to shape a comprehensive strategic plan and vision for the School, translating that vision into a compelling case for both annual giving and a renewed Campaign for Berkeley Journalism. They will create and manage an annual budget to meet fundraising goals; work with the dean to solicit donations from donors, funders, and supporters of the School; and support the dean’s involvement with the School’s advisory board and engage board members in fundraising, ambassadorship, and networking. The assistant dean also provides advice and guidance for contract and grant acquisition, gifts-in-kind, faculty engagement in advancement, alumni engagement. They demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire trust, confidence, and purpose.
Position is expected to raise at least $5 million annually. Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the program.
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