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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4268P

Home Org Name

Athletic Development TUF Contract

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Development Officer - Auburn Athletics

Job Class Code

OA05B / C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics is recruiting for a Development Officer to join our Tigers Unlimited team! The Tigers Unlimited Foundation is committed to advancing Auburn Athletics to be the best school for the best athletes in the nation. This individual will plan, organize, and implement fund-raising activities for one or more organization units within Auburn University.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?

Auburn University was named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It's a Lifestyle : The Auburn / Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn / Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple : it's time to come home!

Essential Functions

Identifies potential prospects for cultivations through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews and other relevant resources.

Solicits gifts and / or club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and / or phone contacts.

Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating / joining clubs either by letter, phone call, and / or participating in / attending events and function for donors.

Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans and project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.

May develop campaigns and / or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.

Possesses knowledge of related fields and areas of operation which affect or are affected.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

60,630 - $125,500

Job Category

Athletics Support

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

7 : 45am-4 : 45pm Monday-Friday, nights and weekends as needed

City position is located in :

Auburn

State position is located :

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

02 / 20 / 2025

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 / 51311

Salary : $60,630 - $125,500

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