Development Officer - University Advancement

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

23h

About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic team atmosphere and takes pleasure in building relationships? GCU is presently searching for a Development Officer who can identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects for GCU, all while maintaining favorable connections both within and outside the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database.
• Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.
• Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.
• Participates in other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees