Development Specialist II

Position Summary:

TheDevelopmentSpecialistservesa vital interactive role within the office of the dean andisresponsibleforfacilitatingthenaturalsciences development and communications teams in achieving individual and group goals and coordinatingthenaturalsciencesdonorandalumniefforts.

Undertheprimarydirection of the Director of Development s/he works directly with development officers the Dean faculty staff and key volunteers in coordinating the forward momentum of the overall development effort for the Wiess School of Natural development specialististhe administrativesupport forthe natural sciences development officerassistswith the implementation of stewardshipplans fornaturalsciences andfacilitatesspecialprojects andeventsfortheschool.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate for this positionhasan engaging and collaborative work ethicexcellent communicationskills andthe abilityto problem-solve creativelyas well asprioritizeprojectswhilefulfilling the in-person requirementneededtosucceedinthisposition.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Location

This is an on-site position Monday Friday during normal business hours with the potential of a remote workday. Occasional extended hours during the evenings and/or weekends to report on School events.

Annual Hiring Range:$61430 to $65000 with the hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is an Exempt (salaried) position under theFLSA and is not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Two or more (2) years of related experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Skills:
  • Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
  • Adept at problem-solving creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
  • Demonstrated experience with fundraising in a higher education environment
  • Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned

Essential Functions:

• In conjunction with the Natural Sciences Development Officer develop and implement systems processes and procedures to manage donor follow-up identify stewardship needs and facilitate cultivation and stewardship efforts for the School of Natural Sciences
• Identify recommend and execute operational plans for development activities within the School of Natural Sciences
• Interact with natural sciences alumnigroups
• Manage and reconcile event and travelbudgets
• Maintain schedules for the development officer
• Monitor prospect lists for the developmentofficer
• Plan and coordinate logistics for informational fundraising and stewardship meetings for the development officer and the dean
• Collaborate in planningcoordination and executionof schoolevents
• Conduct prospect and donor research and/or solicit prospect and donor research from Development and Alumni Relations
• Maintainconfidentialdonor and prospectinformation
• Maintain donor alumni and volunteer records in the universitys CRM system (OwlConnect) including processing data updates managing volunteer groups running batches and supporting accurate constituent and engagement records.
• Performs other duties asassigned

Additional Functions:

• Prepare correspondence reports donor acknowledgments and meeting materials in support of development and stewardship activities.
• Assist with special projects and key initiatives including the 24-Hour Challenge donor visits and Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) onboarding activities for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

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