Assistant​/Associate Director of Development, University Programs

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State is currently seeking a frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant/Associate Director of Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting University Programs. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with the unit's leadership, as well as other partners and central development offices, this Assistant/Associate Director of Development will:

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies;
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts;
• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics.

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills required to build relationships with sophisticated and high-net worth audiences;
• The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

If filled as Major Gift Officer
- Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Major Gift Officer
- Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required

Certifications:

None

The Division of Student Affairs oversees programming, advocacy, and support for students in multiple functional areas:
Health and Wellness;
Involvement and Student Life;
Community and Belonging;
Leadership and Career Success;
Support, Safety and Conduct; and Facilities and Spaces. The office supports all Penn State Students across the university's 24 campuses and delivers innovative, affirming programing and services in the areas of healthcare/medical and mental health, recreation and leisure activities, student support and success initiatives, alcohol and drug education, spiritual development, diversity programming, resident life, Greek housing and organizational support, and much more: student affairs.psu.edu.

The Graduate School is one of the largest in the nation, offering more than 300 graduate degree programs, including both research and professional master's and doctoral degrees, and more than 200 graduate major fields of study. Additionally, the Graduate School offers a multitude of post-baccalaureate and graduate credit certificates. The Graduate School is world renowned for excellence and the Director will support the fundraising and alumni relations efforts of the school: grad school.psu.edu.

If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations…