Development Officer or Senior Development Officer

Location: New York

* Lead with Integrity
* Embrace a Collaborative and Inclusive Spirit
* Be Open and Receptive
* Nurture Creativity and Innovation
* Foster a Culture of Empowerment and Knowledge
* ** The hiring range for the Development Officer $72,640 to $90,800.**
* ** The hiring range for the Senior Development Officer is $88,000 to $110,000.
**** Development Officer -*
* ** Minimum qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of successful experience in fundraising, sales, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Demonstrates practical application and experience with technology such as database functions/reports, and Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite
* Demonstrable track record of creative and collaborative strategy that results in successful closures of gifts/sales/related experience or in building relationships
* Valid U.S. driver's license
** Development Officer -*
* ** Preferred qualifications
*** Major gift experience with a successful track record of closing six- and seven-figure gifts in a higher education setting
* Demonstrates working knowledge of the field of gift planning, including gifts of complex assets, gift vehicles offered by the University, federal and state tax considerations surrounding charitable giving, and the financial considerations involved in administering planned gifts
** Senior Development Officer -*
* ** Minimum qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of successful experience in fundraising, sales, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Demonstrates practical application and experience with technology such as database functions/reports, and Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite
* Demonstrable track record of creative and collaborative strategy that results in successful closures of gifts/sales/related experience or in building relationships
* Valid U.S. driver's license
** Senior Development Officer -*
* ** Preferred qualifications
*** Eight (8) years of leadership and major gift experience with a successful track record of closing six- and seven-figure gifts in a higher education setting
* Demonstrates working knowledge in the field of gift planning, including gifts of complex assets, gift vehicles offered by the University, federal and state tax considerations surrounding charitable giving, and the financial considerations involved in administering planned gifts
* Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
* Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
* An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
* Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
* Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
* A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
* A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell
** Inclusive Excellence:
** Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran…