Development Officer (College of Sciences and Mathematics)

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $56K - $126K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Development Officer (College of Sciences and Mathematics). The role involves building and maintaining relationships with major giving prospects, soliciting and securing philanthropic gifts, and fostering a culture of giving to support Auburn Advancement and the university's mission. This position requires frequent travel, high autonomy, and collaboration with university partners to achieve fundraising goals.

Highlights

Identify and cultivate potential major donors through research and relationship building.
Solicit and secure major gifts via personal visits, presentations, and calls.
Manage donor stewardship with personalized acknowledgements and engagement.
Encourage philanthropy by promoting Auburn University's mission to alumni and stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with supervisors, advancement colleagues, and university partners including athletics.
Develop campaign proposals and participate in fundraising initiatives and special projects.
Manage fundraising goals and report progress within Auburn Advancement.
Valid driver's license required due to frequent travel and off-hours meetings.
Minimum qualifications range from a bachelor's degree plus 2 to 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or public relations, depending on the Development Officer level.
Salary range: $55,890 - $125,500 annually.