Development Officer – 007726 Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Posting Details Position Information Position Number 007726 Position Title Development Officer

• 007726 Division Development and Alumni Relations Department 130300
• Office of University Development Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional fundraising, development, sales, or directly related experience.

An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Office of University Development is seeking to hire a Development Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Works under the supervision of the Associate Vice President, University Development and Annual Giving obtaining major gifts in order to support fundraising goals for the department. Develops and implements fundraising goals. Develops strong relationships with both internal and external constituents to identity, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects. Manages a portfolio of 80-120 prospective donors. Conducts 10-12 substantive contacts per month with prospective donors. Works in concert with other Development staff to coordinate research requests, prospect identification and donor contacts. Negotiates gifts in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures. Provides appropriate stewardship and follows through once gifts are made. Accesses and maintains donor and prospective donor information in Raiser’s Edge NXT . Assists in coordinating and attends special events, which may require working nights and weekends. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/07/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday

• Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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• Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No
• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
• The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No
• What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than High School High School Diploma or equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months) Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months) Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• How many years of related experience do you have? Less than 1 year Between 1
• 3 years Between 3
• 5 years Between 5
• 7 years More than 7 years
• How did you hear about this position?

USA website LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Indeed HigherEd Jobs Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works Facebook Word of mouth Other Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO. EO Employer

• minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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