Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer)
Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer)
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Job Description
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Job Summary
The Sr. Major Gift Officer will serve as the Sr.Director of Development for the School of Science and is the lead Advancement Officer in the school and responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The person will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institutes Central Advancement Office to effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience
- Experience in higher education and demonstrated record of cultivation and closing major gifts
- Valid U.S. driver license required
Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts
- Ability to set priorities while also contributing to team effort in Institute Advancement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to deal with very technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies
- Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to process information quickly and accurately
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Rensselaer and the major initiatives
- Ability to multi-task handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $130000 - $145000 / yr
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process please contact
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
