Development Officer - College of Arts and Sciences

Development Officer - College of Arts and Sciences

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: University Advancement

Department: Institutional Development

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Utah State University is a vibrant hub where students are inspired to explore, lead, and make an impact. Science, humanities, and the arts intersect to empower students with durable skills, hands‑on experiences, and lifelong knowledge in over 180 different degrees from 13 dynamic departments and eight centers and institutes. This landscape offers an exciting, wide‑ranging opportunity to work with alumni and donors in transformative philanthropy.

The Development Officer will play a pivotal role in engaging donors and partners to advance these priorities. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects, linking donor passions with the college's mission and emerging opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for CAS, this role participates in strategy development for the college's advancement team, manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, and serves as a visible ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will build strong, collaborative relationships with the Dean, department heads, faculty, and university partners to secure significant private support for the college's strategic priorities.

The position will be hired as either a Development Officer, Associate Director of Development, or a Director of Development based upon duties assigned and qualifications. Please see Qualifications section.

• Work with the Executive Director of Development for CAS and the CAS development team to set program goals aligned with the College as well as the university fundraising priorities.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward donors with the capacity to give $50,000 or more.
• Develop and implement customized strategies for each donor/prospect, aligning philanthropic interests with college priorities.
• Engage corporate partners in supporting research, student opportunities, and innovation initiatives tied to the college's expansion.
• 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.
• Utilize advancement tools to track donor engagement, report progress, and manage donor pipelines.
• 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 & Science at events, alumni gatherings, and other public functions to promote its mission and achievements.

The position will be hired as either a Development Officer (Development Officer I), Associate Director of Development (Development Officer II), or a Director of Development (Development Officer III) based upon duties assigned and qualifications:

• Development Officer
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  Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate Director…