Assistant/Associate Director of Development, Smeal College of Business

Penn State University•University Park, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is seeking a frontline fundraiser to engage alumni and friends in supporting The Smeal College of Business. This role is part of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) and will play an integral role in Penn State’s future. The Assistant/Associate Director of Development will identify and cultivate prospects, articulate Penn State's needs and values through communication, plan and execute solicitation strategies for major gifts, and travel extensively to build relationships and meet fundraising metrics.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Major Gift Officer - Intermediate Professional)
A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education (if filled as Major Gift Officer - Professional)

Responsibilities

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.