Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Regional Development OfficerJob Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Director of Development and Major Gifts, the Regional Development Officer solicits major gifts, annual fund, capital, current-use college priorities, endowed, life income and estate gifts. The Regional Development Officer is a vital member of the advancement team, raising gifts through the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of alumnae, parents, and other strategic constituencies. The Regional Development Officer will be expected to maintain and grow the donor base.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
Major Gift Fundraising
Donor Engagement and Stewardship and Strategy Development
Communication/Collaboration
Measurement and Analysis
Operations and Constituent Management
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree requiredor any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Minimum 3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, secondary or higher education development, and/or a related field development experience, including annual campaigns is preferred.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.
The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on the needs of the College.
Must be available to work nights and weekends. Travel for multiple days is a requirement of the position.
While the College values in-person instruction and interaction as one of its hallmarks of a residential liberal arts education, Scripps College recognizes that certain positions may be able to complete some work remotely. This position has been identified as one that can complete some duties remotely. A telecommuting schedule is provided at the discretion of the divisional Vice President and will be determined at the time of hire. The College reserves the right to modify the telecommuting policy at any time and adjust an employee's telecommuting schedule based on the needs of the College and/or employee performance.
Salary range: $70,000-$82,000 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s)selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.