Development Officer (Student Affairs)

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number S3936P Home Org Name Constituency Development Division Name Senior VP, Advancement Position Title Development Officer (Student Affairs) Job Class Code OA05A, OA05B, OA05C Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

Auburn Advancement and Student Affairs is excited to begin the search for a Development Officer to join our philanthropy team! This position is vital in building lasting relationships and securing the resources needed to support Auburn Advancement and Auburn University's philanthropic mission.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and Cultivate Prospects: Discover and build relationships with potential major giving prospects through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, and other resources. Understand the passions and interests of prospects to align their philanthropic goals with Auburn's mission.
• Solicit and Secure Gifts: Engage with prospects to solicit major gifts through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and phone calls. Present compelling cases for support, highlighting the transformative power of their contributions.
• Stewardship and Engagement: Show gratitude for donations through personalized acknowledgements, and keep donors informed and involved by attending events and maintaining regular contact. Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their gifts.
• Champion Philanthropy: Impact a culture of giving for Auburn University, encouraging alumni and stakeholders to support the university's mission and vision. Foster a sense of pride and ownership among donors, showcasing the transformative impact their gifts have on Auburn's future.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as a Development Officer:

• Purpose: Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with potential major giving prospects, leveraging research, reviews, and contact reports to understand their passions and interests. Your efforts will help align their philanthropic goals with Auburn's mission, creating meaningful and impactful giving opportunities.
• Collaboration: Update and inform supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans, and project proposals, ensuring a cooperative team effort to meet objectives. Meet with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, to discuss major donor prospects and strategies.
• Innovation: Develop campaign and presentation proposals related to funding priorities to keep prospects informed, interested, and involved. Participate in special projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned, contributing to innovative fundraising efforts.
• Production: Track and meet fundraising metrics, ensuring goals are achieved and reporting progress through Auburn Advancement. Assist with various fundraising activities, including meetings and special events, ensuring smooth execution and donor engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Development Officer I ($51, 900 - $88,200)

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Development Officer II ($56,300 - $101,300)

Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Development Officer III ($64,700 - $116,500)

Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $51,900-$116,500 Job Category Auburn Advancement Working Hours if Non-Traditional Monday- Friday: 7:45am- 4:45pm - occasional work nights and weekends City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48433

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

• LinkedIn

• AcademicKeys

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• DiversityJobs

• HigherEdJobs

• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)

• Indeed

• RecruitMilitary

• The Tuskegee News

• Professional organization or journal

• Veterans Assistance Services

• Disability Assistance Services

• State Employment Service

• Social Media

• AU Job Bulletin

• Notified by an Auburn employee

• College or university Career Services

• I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)

• Other

• • Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period

• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period

• Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee

• Not an Auburn or AUM employee

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• Will obtain within 6 months

• • Do you have 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations?

• Yes

• No