Development Officer III/Senior Major Gift Officer (Harbert College of Business)

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S2752P

Home Org Name

Development HR Employment

Division Name

Vice President for Development

Position Title

Development Officer III/Senior Major Gift Officer (Harbert College of Business)

Job Class Code

OA05C/OA44

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement and the Harbert College of Business ( HCOB ) are conducting a search for a Development Officer who is a goal-oriented individual to join our development team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, metrics driven, and possesses an innate ability to get things done. As a Development Professional, you will have the opportunity to travel and conduct face-to-face visits with HCOB Alumni and Supporters. This position helps connect these individuals back to the College and University in a philanthropic way that is meaningful to them, while making an everlasting impact at Auburn University. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. This position will lead and manage direct reports.

It is an exciting time to join Auburn Advancement which includes Operations and Strategy, Talent and Culture, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communication! Led by Senior Vice President John Morris, an energetic, experienced, and respected advancement leader, this newly formed organization has a vision to lead and shape the future of advancement. It will embrace purpose, collaboration, innovation, and production as core values. Auburn Advancement is committed to a culture that fosters mutual respect, inclusion, accountability, and professional development. It offers a modern work environment where employees are trusted to realize their full potential and earn their pinnacle career experience.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!
Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .

Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

• Identifies potential major giving prospects for cultivations through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, and other relevant resources.
• Solicits gifts through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and/or phone calls.
• Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and functions for donors.
• Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans, project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.
• Meet with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, to discuss major donor prospects and strategy.
• Complete and file reports of all contacts promptly through Auburn University Advancement systems and processes.
• May develop campaigns and/or presentations proposals related to funding priorities to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved, and to meet advancement goals and objectives.
• Secures an appropriate level of private support in relationship to goals.
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Development Officer III ($64,700 – $116,500)
Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Senior Major Gifts Officer ($82,600-$156,900)
Bachelor’s degree plus 7 or more years of gift solicitation experience, development, fundraising, or marketing with at least 2 or more years in a higher education setting.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• A demonstrated record of successful major gift solicitations and experience designing and executing donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base.
• Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating, and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities.
• Demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able and willing to work some weekends, evenings, and to travel.
• Must have a commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Previous fundraising experience with an emphasis on building a portfolio of donors or clients and closing gifts or completing a sales cycle
• Ability to prioritize and organize complex projects and plans to deliver results
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on projects
• Solid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performance
• Passion and enthusiasm for the university, the mission of the foundation and assigned college unit
• Driven and hard working

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$64,700-$156,900

Job Category

Development/Alumni Affairs

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

Significant travel required.

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

n/a

Posting Date

05/25/2023

Closing Date

EEO Statement

A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/38431
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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   • DiversityJobs
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   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
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   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
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   • State Employment Service
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   • Other
2. * 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
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Will obtain within 6 months
4. Do you have 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations?
   • Yes
   • No