Development Officer Specialist

Development Officer Specialist Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for the positions currently listed on our careers page. Job Summary

DATE POSTED

Mar 18, 2026 SCHEDULE Full-time

JOB CODE

4288 EMPLOYEE STATUS Regular GRADE H REQUISITION ID 108483 WORK

ARRANGEMENT

Hybrid Eligible This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring pause. This position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

ABOUT US

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change. For more information on the school, click here. We are seeking a dedicated Development Officer Specialist to join our small and dynamic development team at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS). The ideal candidate will independently manage our annual giving program, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of assigned prospects. This role also involves collaborating with field staff to enhance the strategic focus, engagement, and stewardship efforts of our gift officers. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously, as well as effectively partner with colleagues to maximize fundraising success. Your Responsibilities will include: Manage the annual giving function for SDSS, working independently and in consultation with the Senior Director of Development. Establish ongoing relationships with individual alumni to encourage their support of the Sustainability Annual Fund. Work with a portfolio of assigned prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support. Manage prospect management system, researching, assigning, and prioritizing prospects in CARD, Stanford's database to manage donors, prospects, and alumni. Develop strategies to track and analyze results of development activities, solicitation assignments, and progress. Monitor, analyze, and report on overall results to internal and external constituencies. Conduct prospect research, including multi-interest prospect analysis, prioritize prospects, summarize and prepare background information and gift opportunities for specific faculty; provide dashboard analysis and reporting. Work under consultative or self-initiated direction to assess, produce, and disseminate relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs and tables), from structured data sources. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends using a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Research, determine and recommend additional data collection and reporting requirements. Collaborate with technical staff to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics. May lead, manage, and participate in special projects or events. May help guide other staff.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. To be successful in this position, you will need: Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced ability with Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, and Slack and willingness to gain proficiency with other systems as required. Ability to work efficiently, juggle tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and achieve goals. Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a wide range of people. Outstanding communication skills and exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external constituents. Advanced ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hard copy or electronic documentation study. Ability to manage multiple activities in deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements. Ability to take leadership role on projects and with usersclients. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. In addition, our preferred qualifications include: Knowledge of Stanford University systems and policies Ability to move between self-directed work and support for SDSS development field staff. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Occasional travel may be required. The expected pay range for this position is $89,340 to $104,046 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. How to We invite you for this position by clicking on the "" button. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.