Opening its doors in 1851, Santa Clara University (SCU) holds the distinction of being the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California and is home to one of two Jesuit theological centers in the United States. Inspired by the Jesuit philosophy of Magis — the value of striving for higher levels of achievement for the common good — SCU today aspires to a far greater role in building a more humane, just, and sustainable world.

The Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara (JST) is a global-minded center that embodies an ethos of living theology and an education grounded in an engaged pedagogy for the formation of leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion.

The Opportunity

As it builds on the successful conclusion of a $1 billion campaign, Santa Clara University seeks a creative and entrepreneurial fundraiser to support the philanthropic goals of the Jesuit School of Theology.

The Senior Director of Development, Jesuit School of Theology, will play a critical role in securing resources for JST’s work preparing students to think critically about theology and to justly live out their faith in service of the Church and the global community.

In support of JST’s strategic plan, En Camino, the Senior Director will design and implement strategies for increased engagement with JST’s current and prospective major donors. They will create and execute donor cultivation plans to leverage this historic time for JST, achieve the goals of its ambitious new leadership, and fuel the School’s rising prominence as a global theologate.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 – $161,000.