Development Officer - College of Arts and Sciences

Development Officer - College of Arts and Sciences Requisition ID: 2026-10549 # 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 Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Utah State University is a vibrant hub where students are inspired to explore, lead, and make an impact. Science, humanities, and the arts intersect to empower students with durable skills, hands-on experiences, and lifelong knowledge in over 180 different degrees from 13 dynamic departments and eight centers and institutes. This landscape offers an exciting, wide-ranging opportunity to work with alumni and donors in transformative philanthropy. The Development Officer 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 Executive Director of Development for CAS, 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 Arts and Sciences. 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. The position will be hired as either a Development Officer, Associate Director of Development, or a Director of Development based upon duties assigned and qualifications. Please see Qualifications section. Responsibilities Leadership and Strategic Planning * Work with the Executive Director of Development for CAS and the CAS development team 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. * 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 * Work closely with Advancement Services data team to request and refine travel and prospect lists that align with campaign goals. *... 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 orien tation 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).