Director of Development, Estate and Gift Planning - Columbia, SC

*Logo: · Posting Number:* · STA00074PO26 · *Job Family:* · Alumni Relations and Development · *Job Function:* · Development · *USC Market Title:* · Director of Development · *Link To USC Market Title:* · *Job Level:* · P4 - Professional · *Business Title (Internal Title):* · Dire ...

Job description

*Logo:
Posting Number:*
STA00074PO26

*Job Family:*
Alumni Relations and Development

*Job Function:*
Development

*USC Market Title:*
Director of Development

*Link To USC Market Title:*

*Job Level:*
P4 - Professional

*Business Title (Internal Title):*
Director of Development, Estate and Gift Planning

*Campus:*
Columbia

*Work County:*
Richland

*College/Division:*
Division of Development

*Department:*
DEV Gift Planning

*State Pay Range:*
G12

*USC Market Range:*
MRK - $84,820 $108,146 $131,471

*Anticipated Hiring Range:*
$84,820 - 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

*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 limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning, Director of Gift Planning will be responsible for the coordination of planned gifts, both deferred and major tax-advantaged for the University of South Carolina. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating prospective donors of planned gifts. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and close planned gifts from alumni and friends of the university. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts. This position also serves as a member on the USC Development Team.

*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.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
Existing gift planning or major gifts experience is highly preferred. Transferrable skillset from a legal, accounting, or financial background is also desirable. Experience in higher education and/or development with campaign experience. Graduate degree preferred.

*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*
Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive gift planning program. Track record of visiting and qualifying donors/prospects. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Effective computer experience including database operation and work processing.

*Job Duty:*
Manages a portfolio through partnering with internal colleagues that lead to planned gifts to build the university's giving dollars. Specific expectations are to achieve levels of activity that will result in an assigned pool of new and existing prospects, presentation of proposals, execution of documented moves each month through cultivation, solicitation, closing gifts and stewardship.

*Essential Function:*
Yes

*Percentage Of Time:*
35

*Job Duty:*
Works closely with the Senior Director of Gift Planning to determine appropriate gift planning priorities and needs. Works with colleagues to identify, coordinate and establish priorities for planned gifts, both deferred and major tax-advantaged, to benefit the university by matching donor goals with university needs. Actively engages directors of development, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and key volunteers in gift planning efforts.

*Percentage Of Time:*
25

*Job Duty:*
Conducts research on legal and tax issues for closing planned gifts; prepares written proposals and letters, with accompanying sample calculations.

*Percentage Of Time:*
10

*Job Duty:*
Serves as a member of the overall development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports, maintains accurate records and provides updated information for electronic databases as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.

*Job Duty:*
Prepares all supporting documents when gifts are secured; assists in maintaining prospect tracking information in CRM and other central databases as required. Coordinates all prospects through appropriate CRM procedures to ensure effective solicitation for the gift.

*Job Duty:*
Develops an annual plan of work, including specific planned gift, prospect development and programmatic goals. Prepares reports and other required information as requested. Attends professional training conferences and keeps up-to-date with changes in tax and planned giving laws.

*Percentage Of Time:*
5

*Job Duty:*
Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

*Essential Function:*
No

*Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:*
No

*Hazardous Weather Category:*
Non-Essential

*Number Of Vacancies:*
1

*Desired Start Date:*
04/16/2026

*Job Open Date:*
02/17/2026

*Job Close Date:*
03/02/2026

*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 March 2, 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

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