What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer, College of Arts & Sciences position at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
000685
Functional Title
Development Officer, College of Arts & Sciences
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
E2 - SAAO II 12 Month Leave Earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Division of University Advancement builds and nurtures relationships with loyalty and integrity to promote UNCG's mission, foster communication and secure philanthropic support. for programming and facility excellence and opportunity for our students. Gift officers secure philanthropic support from business leaders, alumni, and friends of the University and utilize this support to create an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive environment. Through a variety of project opportunities, gift officers work with donor prospects to establish an understanding of the profound difference that can be made in the lives of students and the measure of academic excellence that can be achieved through the support of priority educational entities that the University offers to the communities served. The division includes Advancement Communications, Advancement Operations, Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Development, Donor Relations, Event Planning, Gift Planning, Prospect Management & Research, and the Vice Chancellor's office.
The College of Arts and Sciences promotes discovery and learning by students and faculty in the sciences, the humanities, and the arts. Firmly grounded in a tradition of rigorous disciplinary inquiry, the College also recognizes the value of connections made across disciplinary boundaries and so supports and encourages interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship and teaching.
Position Summary
The Development Officer of Development will have an understanding of and appreciation for the sciences, the humanities, and the arts in order to build upon the foundation of its advancement program. This person will deploy experience managing a fundraising program as a confident, creative, enthusiastic and results-oriented development leader. The Development Officer of Development will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting leadership annual gifts, major gifts and stewarding individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our non-profit's fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and contribute to a stronger development team for our organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising
- Prior experience in leadership annual giving
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to relate to diverse constituencies including identifying, recruiting, training and recognizing volunteers
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Prior experience in a higher education setting
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to utilize technological resources available to the development staff
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
75,000 - $80,000
Org #-Department
Development - 33801
Job Open Date
11 / 11 / 2024
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
FLSA
Exempt
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
