Development Officer or Associate Director of Development in

Development Officer or Associate Director of Development in Engineering Requisition ID: 2026-10650 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: University Advancement Department: Institutional Development Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The College of Engineering (CoE) at Utah State University is entering an exciting era of growth and innovation. With the recent inclusion of Computer Science and plans to establish new programs in Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and the School of Computing in the coming years, the college is expanding both its academic reach and its impact. Corporate partners and alumni are stepping forward to support these initiatives, creating new opportunities for transformative philanthropy. The Development Officer or Associate Director of Development will play a pivotal role in engaging donors and partners to advance these priorities. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects, linking donor passions with the college's mission and emerging opportunities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for CoE, this role participates in strategy development for the college's advancement team, manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, and serves as a visible ambassador for the College of Engineering. The successful candidate will build strong, collaborative relationships with the Dean, department heads, faculty, and university partners to secure significant private support for the college's strategic priorities. This position will be hired at either a Development Officer or Associate Director of Development based upon duties assigned and qualifications of the candidate. (See Qualifications section.) Responsibilities Leadership and Strategic Planning * Work with the Sr. Director of Development for CoE to set program goals aligned with the College as well as the university fundraising priorities. * Qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward donors with the capacity to give $50,000 or more. * Develop and implement customized strategies for each donor/prospect, aligning philanthropic interests with college priorities, including the growth of Computer Science, and the launch of Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and the School of Computing. * Engage corporate partners in supporting research, student opportunities, and innovation initiatives tied to the college's expansion. * Manage and optimize program resources, including budgets and timelines, to ensure efficient operations. Program Management and Execution * Serve as an active partner to the Dean and other academic leaders, providing strategic guidance for development activities and engaging advisory councils or campaign committees as appropriate. * Utilize advancement tools to track donor engagement, report progress, and manage donor pipelines. * Build a comprehensive understanding of gift vehicles-including cash, securities, planned gifts, and real property-to develop tailored proposals. Data-Driven Strategy *... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).