Development Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
1 week ago
Position Information
Requisition Number
S4900P
Home Org Name
Engineering Constituency Adv
Division Name
Senior VP, Advancement
Position Title
Development Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Job Class Code
OA05A, OA05B, OA05C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Development Officer in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to join our philanthropy team This position is vital in building lasting relationships and securing the resources needed to support Auburn Advancement and Auburn University's philanthropic mission.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and Cultivate Prospects: Discover and build relationships with potential major giving prospects through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, and other resources. Understand the passions and interests of prospects to align their philanthropic goals with Auburn's mission.
- Solicit and Secure Gifts: Engage with prospects to solicit major gifts through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and phone calls. Present compelling cases for support, highlighting the transformative power of their contributions.
- Stewardship and Engagement: Show gratitude for donations through personalized acknowledgements, and keep donors informed and involved by attending events and maintaining regular contact. Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their gifts.
- Champion Philanthropy: Impact a culture of giving for Auburn University, encouraging alumni and stakeholders to support the university's mission and vision. Foster a sense of pride and ownership among donors, showcasing the transformative impact their gifts have on Auburn's future.
- Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
- Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
- Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is a vibrant and innovative environment at Auburn University. Under the dynamic leadership of Dean Mario Eden, the college has reached new heights in research and education. Dean Eden has been instrumental in advancing the colleges programs. His visionary leadership in process systems engineering, sustainability, and energy solutions continues to propel Auburn forward as a premier hub for engineering excellence.
The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy
Essential Functions
Your Responsibilities as a Development Officer:
- Purpose: Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with potential major giving prospects, leveraging research, reviews, and contact reports to understand their passions and interests. Your efforts will help align their philanthropic goals with Auburn's mission, creating meaningful and impactful giving opportunities.
- Collaboration: Update and inform supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans, and project proposals, ensuring a cooperative team effort to meet objectives. Meet with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, to discuss major donor prospects and strategies.
- Innovation: Develop campaign and presentation proposals related to funding priorities to keep prospects informed, interested, and involved. Participate in special projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned, contributing to innovative fundraising efforts.
- Production: Track and meet fundraising metrics, ensuring goals are achieved and reporting progress through Auburn Advancement. Assist with various fundraising activities, including meetings and special events, ensuring smooth execution and donor engagement.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I:
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
- Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
- Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
- Driver License, Valid and in State
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$61,000 - $126,830
Job Category
Auburn Advancement
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
This role works days, nights, weekends, and involves frequent travel.
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
11/13/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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Auburn University, AL, United States Auburn University Full timePosition Details Position Information Requisition Number S4901P Home Org Name Engineering Constituency Adv Division Name Senior VP, Advancement Position Title Senior Major Gifts Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Job Class Code OA86,OA87,OA88 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTELimited Term No Limited Term LengthJob SummaryAuburn Advancement...
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