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Stephen F. Austin State University Development Officer I, II, or III in Nacogdoches, Texas
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Desired start date is January 15, 2024.
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Position Information
Job Title Development Officer I, II, or III
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
FLSA Exempt
General Job Description
Development Officer I:
This is an entry-level, professional position responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospective financial donors of the university. Responsible for advising individuals on issues associated with charitable giving and maintaining professional relationships with current, former, and prospective donors. Responsible for working with assigned schools, colleges, etc. to develop programs and activities for raising private funds. Travels extensively in order to develop and maintain relationships with donors and potential donors. Reports to the Associate Vice President of University Advancement.
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Development Officer II:
This is a professional position responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospective financial donors of the university. Responsible for advising individuals on issues associated with charitable giving and maintaining professional relationships with current, former, and prospective donors. Responsible for planning, executing, and administering development programs and activities for raising private funds for assigned schools/colleges. Travels extensively in order to develop and maintain relationships with donors and potential donors. Reports to the Associate Vice President of University Advancement.
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Development Officer III :
This is a professional position responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospective financial donors of the university. Responsible for advising individuals on issues associated with charitable giving and maintaining professional relationships with current, former, and prospective donors. Responsible for planning, executing, and administering development programs and activities for raising private funds for assigned schools/colleges. Coordinates development initiatives across the university. Travels extensively in order to develop and maintain relationships with donors and potential donors. Reports to the Associate Vice President of University Advancement.
Essential Job Functions
Development Officer I:
Identifies, analyzes, and recommends sources of financial support for the university.
Works with assigned schools, colleges, etc. to plan and coordinate fundraising programs and activities with expectations of meeting and/or exceeding established goals.
Fosters positive, lasting relationships through personal contact with donors that produce repeat and increased annual, major and planned gifts.
Represents assigned departments at social and professional functions, including functions that require travel.
Provides ongoing information for academic leadership and faculty regarding fundraising initiatives.
Plans and coordinates meetings and social events to recruit and retain university donors.
Prepares proposals and presentations for donor prospects, solicits gifts, and negotiates gift agreements.
Collaborates with development staff colleagues, members of the Board of Trustees, and key volunteers regarding cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Pursues, expands, and shares expertise and knowledge through participation in applicable professional organizations.
Requires frequent travel, evening, weekend, and potential holiday work as well as regular meetings with visitors, alumni leaders, and donors.
Solicits and receives private funds from individuals, organizations, and others for university, college, and departmental discretionary accounts.
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Development Officer II:
Identifies, analyzes, and recommends sources of financial support for the university.
Plans and coordinates fundraising programs and activities for assigned schools, colleges, etc. with expectations of meeting and/or exceeding established goals.
Supports major gifts program(s) for assigned schools/colleges.
Fosters positive, lasting relationships through personal contact with donors that produce repeat and increased annual, major and planned gifts.
Represents assigned departments at social and professional functions, including functions that require travel.
Provides ongoing information for academic leadership and faculty regarding fundraising initiatives.
Plans and coordinates meetings and social events to recruit and retain university donors.
Prepares proposals and presentations for donor prospects, solicit gifts, and negotiates gift agreements.
Collaborates with development staff colleagues, members of the Board of Trustees, and key volunteers regarding cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Pursues, expands, and shares expertise and knowledge through participation in applicable professional organizations.
Requires frequent travel, evening, weekend, and potential holiday work as well as regular meetings with visitors, alumni leaders, and donors.
Solicits and receives private funds from individuals, organizations, and others for university, college, and departmental discretionary accounts.
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Development Officer III :
Identifies, analyzes, and recommends sources of financial support for the university.
Plans and coordinates fundraising programs and activities for assigned schools, colleges, etc. with expectations of meeting and/or exceeding established goals.
Oversees major gifts program(s) for assigned schools/colleges.
Coordinates development initiatives across the university, which include work with various campus administrators.
Fosters positive, lasting relationships through personal contact with donors that produce repeat and increased annual, major and planned gifts.
Represents assigned departments at social and professional functions, including functions that require travel.
Plays a leadership role in all external relationship building with a variety of constituencies.
Provides ongoing information for academic leadership and faculty regarding fundraising initiatives.
Plans and coordinates meetings and social events to recruit and retain university donors.
Prepares proposals and presentations for donor prospects, solicit gifts, and negotiates gift agreements.
Collaborates with development staff colleagues, members of the Board of Trustees, and key volunteers regarding cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Pursues, expands, and shares expertise and knowledge through participation in applicable professional organizations.
Requires frequent travel, evening, weekend, and potential holiday work as well as regular meetings with visitors, alumni leaders, and donors.
Solicits and receives private funds from individuals, organizations and others for university, college and departmental discretionary accounts.
Non-Essential Job Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Development Officer I:
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procedures and related aspects of fundraising, including: annual giving, planning giving, campaign management, and strategic planning.
Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
Ability to learn office- and university-specific software.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Ability to meet or exceed established fundraising goals.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
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Development Officer II:
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procedures and related aspects of fundraising, including: annual giving, planning giving, campaign management, and strategic planning.
Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
Ability to learn office- and university-specific software.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Ability to successfully develop, coordinate, and attend a variety of fundraising events.
Ability to meet or exceed established fundraising goals.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
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Development Officer III :
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procedures and related aspects of fundraising, including: annual giving, planning giving, campaign management, and strategic planning.
Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
Ability to learn office- and university-specific software.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents and volunteers.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Ability to successfully develop, coordinate, and attend a variety of fundraising events.
Ability to meet or exceed established fundraising goals.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Physical Demands
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
Required Experience and Training
Development Officer I: One year of related experience is required. Experience in sales, fundraising, and/or development is required.
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Development Officer II: Three years of fundraising or related experience is required.
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Development Officer III : Five years of fundraising or related experience is required. Experience in university fundraising and development, managing relationships, writing proposals, and donor database applications is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Development Officer I: Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
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Development Officer II: Experience in university fundraising and development, managing relationships, writing proposals, and/or donor database applications is preferred. Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
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Development Officer III : Master’s degree is preferred. Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.
Min Pay Rate
Mid Pay Rate
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting
Is Background Check Required? Yes
Benefit and Retirement Eligibility
This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S2023-194
Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants
Number of Positions Available 2
Posted Date 01/02/2024
Review Start Date
Close Date
Work Schedule
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Desired start date is January 15, 2024.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/10977
Contact Information
Contact Name Trey Turner
Contact Phone (936) 468-5406
Contact Email turnertrey@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
- What is your academic major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)
- Which of the following best represents the number of years experience you possess relating directly to the job to which you are applying?
Less than one
One to two
Three to four
Five to six
Seven to eight
Nine or more
- How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?
1-2
3-5
6-8
More than 10
- Describe any work experience relevant to this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have prior experience in Customer Service?
Yes
No
- Are you available to work weekends?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript(s)
List of References
Letter of Recommendation
Optional Documents