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Currently at Dominican University of California we are offering the following staff and faculty career opportunities:
Featured Position
The School of Business and Leadership (SBL) at Dominican University of California enhances the professional and personal development of students through highly personalized and engaged learning experiences. The Dean of the School of Business and Leadership reports to the Provost and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The new Dean will have the opportunity to shape the vision for the School at a moment of innovation across the University and to strengthen and develop the existing undergraduate and graduate Business and Leadership programs.
Staff Positions
The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for all strategies geared towards raising renewable operational support below $10,000 for Dominican University of California. This position is responsible for the organization, initiation, implementation, and supervision of a comprehensive annual giving program focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support for the University. The Director will institute annual giving best practices to grow Dominican’s efforts with a specific focus on increased revenue, participation, retention and average gift in comparison to the University’s peer institutions.
The Director of Gift Planning is a senior fundraising position which is responsible for the development, promotion and implementation for the University’s gift planning program. The Director secures major planned gifts (with a focus on six-and seven-figure gifts) to the University through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and donor prospects; develops strategies and proposals to secure gifts.
The Director provides expert knowledge of specific planned giving vehicles; assists in marketing strategies and in closing large planned gifts. Conducts and manages periodic seminars for donors and prospects designed to provide information relative to planned gifts; designs, plans and executes special events for the benefit of Dominican University of California’s Heritage Society members. This position is the liaison for the University with estate planning professionals, including estate planning attorneys, financial planners, accountants, and other financial and legal advisors.
Dominican University of California is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the position of Assistant Vice President of Advancement to provide overall leadership and daily management of the major gifts, annual giving, corporations and foundations and advancement services for the university. The person in this position is a strong individual fundraiser and ambassador who must lead by example to establish an environment focused on building and maintaining strong, productive, and long-lasting relationships among the College's many constituents. The AVP's leadership is focused on building a highly effective, strategically focused, and fully integrated team of professionals who work collaboratively and across the division to increase funding, volunteer involvement, and constituency engagement.
Dominican University of California is excited to announce an opening for Director of Student Activities and Student Leadership and is seeking applicants who are able to work collaboratively with students and faculty/staff colleagues in the development and implementation of programs, activities, and events that supplement engaged student learning and provide for social interaction and memorable experiences. This position will also provide leadership training and guidance to various student groups, including the Associated Students of Dominican University of California (ASDUC) – the student government association and student activities/programming board. Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours with prior notice.
Dominican University of California is seeking a dynamic individual for a Graduate Admissions Counselor position. This position is responsible for leading the recruitment effort by evaluating and admitting graduate and adult undergraduate students to the University. Accountable for meeting enrollment goals from inquiry to admittance and enrollment for assigned graduate and adult programs. Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
The Director of Alumni Relations is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive Alumni Relations program designed to increase engagement and support from current and future alumni. Through a wide variety of programming, volunteer opportunities, and communications, the Director will build strong ties among alumni and the University. As a member of the Advancement management team, the Director will work closely with other members of the Advancement team and campus community to advance the mission of the University.
“What I like most about Dominican is the possibility for adventures here. The grounds are beautiful and lend themselves to calm and serenity. The people are magical in that they give more of themselves than can be expected; perhaps there is a special Dominican quality that draws out of us that which contributes to the good of the campus community.”
—John Kennedy, Vice President for Student Life
Full-Time Faculty Positions
"Faculty take advantage of the academic freedom that abounds at Dominican. It is the heritage of the Dominican Sisters that has provided the foundation for this openness and inclusivity."
– Harlan Stelmach, Humanities Professor
Dominican University of California is seeking a full-time (9.5 month), tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of Nursing, School of Health and Natural Sciences. This position commences in Spring 2014. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities include undergraduate teaching in the area of Medical-Surgical and Gerontological Nursing. Graduate level teaching is also possible depending on program needs. Tenure and promotion requirements for tenure-track faculty include teaching, scholarship, and service. Opportunities exist for research and teaching collaboration within the faculty of Health and Natural Sciences. The Department of Nursing, is CCNE accredited, and offers both a bachelor and master of science degree in Nursing. Nursing is comprised of a very diverse student body. More than 65% of the students are ethnically diverse and many are first-generation college educated.
Adjunct Faculty Positions
Adjunct Faculty needed to teach Occupational Therapy courses in all practice areas: pediatrics, physical disabilities, and mental health, undergraduate and graduate occupational therapy classes.
Dominican University of California is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to fill several adjunct faculty positions for its newly established Master’s Program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS). Instructors will be needed for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters.
The Department of Political Science and International Studies is an undergraduate department with a focus on teaching. We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated teaching excellence and who are committed to teaching undergraduate students. The Department of Political Science and International Studies of Dominican University of California is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to teach undergraduate Latin American Politics and/or Politics of Asia for Spring 2014.
Dominican University of California is seeking an experienced nurse in Maternity and Newborn Nursing with a minimum of a BSN to serve as a clinical faculty. This is an 8-10 hour commitment weekly every semester for 16 weeks overseeing the clinical development of 8 students in a labor and delivery nursing rotation.
Dominican University of California is seeking an experienced nurse in care of children and families with a minimum of a BSN to serve as a clinical faculty in Pediatrics. This is a 8-10 hour commitment weekly every semester for 16 weeks overseeing the clinical development of 8 students in a pediatric nursing rotation.
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