Development Officer/Associate Director of Development jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Utah State University · 1 day ago

Development Officer/Associate Director of Development

Utah State University is a premier land-grant institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good. The Development Officer/Associate Director of Development will engage donors and partners to secure significant private support for the College of Arts and Sciences, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborating with university leaders to achieve fundraising goals.

Education
check
Work & Life Balance
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Work with the Executive Director of Development for CAS to set program goals aligned with the College as well as the university fundraising priorities
Manage and optimize program resources, including budgets and timelines, to ensure efficient operations
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
Build a comprehensive understanding of gift vehicles-including cash, securities, planned gifts, and real property-to develop tailored proposals
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
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

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeGift conversation skillsAdvanced degreeCapital campaign experienceCommitment to inclusionTravel willingnessCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMentoring experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
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

Preferred

Advanced degree
Experience with capital campaigns

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Company

Utah State University

company-logo
The mission of the Alumni Association is to enhance the Utah State University experience through lifelong engagement. facebook.

H1B Sponsorship

Utah State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (53)
2024 (36)
2023 (49)
2022 (34)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUtah State Legislature
2022-01-27Grant· $0.24M
2021-11-11Grant

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Michael Torrens
Executive Director, Analysis Assessment & Accreditation
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase