Development Officer - University Advancement
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Scheduled
Hours:
37.5
The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of Operations and is responsible for fundraising as a generalist on behalf of the university in support of key priorities.
PrimaryDuties & Responsibilities
- Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($1,000 - $24,999) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.
- Work closely with all levels of development officers in the division to ensure short and long‑term fundraising success. This role will be assigned to at least one Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the division with travel expectations of 50%.
- Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location / Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Ability to travel to various on‑ and off‑campus locations
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree
Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more.
- No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- Complex Systems, Computer Technology, Database Technologies, Donor Management, Give Feedback, Major Gift Solicitation, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Organizational Culture Change, Organizing, People Oriented, Project Administration, Prospect Management, Receptive to Feedback, Relationship Building, Salesforce (Software), Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Written Communication
Grade: G12
Salary Range: $58,400.00 – $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
QuestionsFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
AccommodationIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre‑EmploymentScreening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
BenefitsStatement Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
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