Development OfficerAssociate Director of Development

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Utah State University is a vibrant hub where students are inspired to explore lead and make an impact. Science humanities and the arts intersect to empower students with durable skills hands-on experiences and lifelong knowledge in over 180 different degrees from 13 dynamic departments and eight centers and institutes. This landscape offers an exciting wide-ranging opportunity to work with alumni and donors in transformative philanthropy.

The Development Officer / Associate Director of Development will play a pivotal role in engaging donors and partners to advance these priorities. This position is responsible for the qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects linking donor passions with the colleges mission and emerging to the Executive Director of Development for CAS this role participates in strategy development for the colleges advancement team manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and serves as a visible ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will build strong collaborative relationships with the Dean department heads faculty and university partners to secure significant private support for the colleges strategic priorities.

This position will be hired at either a Development Officer or Associate Director of Development based upon duties assigned and qualifications of the candidate. (See Qualifications section.)

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Work with the Executive Director of Development for CAS to set program goals aligned with the College as well as the university fundraising priorities.
• Qualify cultivate solicit recognize and steward donors with the capacity to give $50000 or more.
• Develop and implement customized strategies for each donor/prospect aligning philanthropic interests with college priorities.
• Engage donors alumni and corporate partners in supporting research student opportunities and innovation initiatives tied to the colleges expansion.
• Manage and optimize program resources including budgets and timelines to ensure efficient operations.

Program Management & Execution

• Serve as an active partner to the Dean and other academic leaders providing strategic guidance for development activities and engaging advisory councils or campaign committees as appropriate.
• Utilize advancement tools to track donor engagement report progress and manage donor pipelines.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of gift vehiclesincluding cash securities planned gifts and real propertyto develop tailored proposals.

Data-Driven Strategy

• Work closely with Advancement Services data team to request and refine travel and prospect lists that align with campaign goals.
• Travel frequently to meet with donors alumni and corporate partners; evening and weekend work may be required.
• Stay informed on fundraising trends technologies and best practices to improve fundraising and college advancement effectiveness.

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Work closely with Advancement Services to ensure accurate gift processing and donor acknowledgment.
• Collaborate with university advancement colleagues faculty and administrators to identify engage and solicit major gift prospects.
• Represent the College of Arts and Sciences at events alumni gatherings and other public functions to promote its mission and achievements.

This position will be hired at one of two possible levels based upon duties assigned and qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Development Officer I:

• Bachelors degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Director of Development (Development Officer II):

• Bachelors degree in a related field plus two years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with capital campaigns.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to engage in complex gift conversations with a record of closing significant gifts or contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior administrators faculty and advisory boards.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff and working collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to inclusion and a respectful environment in donor engagement and workplace culture.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
• Contact information for professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where teamwork and inclusiveness are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State Universitys mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USUs generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President the USU Foundation & Board Advancement Services the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement) Gift Planning Corporations and Foundations Strategic Communications Stewardship the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus including colleges various programs extension campuses and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University.

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