Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer)

RPI Jobs•Troy, NY

1d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Sr. Major Gift Officer will serve as the Sr. Director of Development for the School of Science and is the lead Advancement Officer in the school and responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The person will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute’s Central Advancement Office, to effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience
Experience in higher education and demonstrated record of cultivation and closing major gifts
Valid U.S. driver license required
Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts
Ability to set priorities while also contributing to team effort in Institute Advancement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to deal with very technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies
Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to process information quickly and accurately
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Rensselaer and the major initiatives
Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment