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Development Officer Indiana University - 4.2 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $90,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Client relationship management Computer operation Customer relationship building Computer skills Full Job Description Department
DEAN MED-DEVELOPMENT
(IN-DMDV-IUINA) Department Information The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Office of Gift Development and Alumni Relations serves as the philanthropic and donor engagement arm of the nation's largest medical school. The office works to secure private support for medical education, groundbreaking research, faculty advancement, and strategic programs across the school's statewide campuses. Through partnerships with alumni, grateful patients, corporations, foundations, and community supporters, the Office of Gift Development helps advance IU School of Medicine's mission to teach, discover, and heal. The team is responsible for fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, development communications, special events, and building meaningful long-term relationships that connect philanthropic investment to measurable impact in medical education and research. Job Summary Initiates and assumes responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio and/or a region of prospects and donors. Plays a major role in the planning, implementation, and coordination of fundraising activities by coordinating and driving specific engagement strategies. Serves as the unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups, cultivating relationships, and providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit. Advances knowledge of the university's missions, goals of the individual unit, and development program objectives. Facilitates productive relationships daily between donors and top IU administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure effectiveness of donor strategy plans to meet their individual goals. May provide guidance to other staff engaged in fundraising/development activities. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required Bachelor's degree in a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required 5 years of experience in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, a higher education foundation, or a related field. SKILLS Required Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Ability to build strong customer relationships. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Additional Information $85,000.00 - 90,000, annually based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level:
Advanced FLSA:
Exempt Job Function:
Development and Advancement Job Family:
General Development Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.
