"Development Officer - Student Affairs"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4946P

Home Org Name
Student Affairs Constit Adv

Division Name
Senior VP, Advancement

Position Title
Development Officer - Student Affairs

Job Class Code
OA05A or OA05B

Appointment Status
Full-time

Limited Term
No

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement and Student Affairs are excited to begin the search for a Development Officer to join our philanthropy team! The Development Officer will build and strengthen relationships with a specific concentration on parents of Auburn students and alumni to secure resources needed to support Auburn University’s philanthropic mission. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s strategic priorities through philanthropic investment.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and Cultivate Parent Prospects: Discover and build relationships with potential major giving prospects through research, networking, and other resources. Understand the passions and interests of parent prospects to align their philanthropic goals with Auburn’s mission.
• Solicit and Secure Gifts: Engage with parent 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.
• Lead Strategic Parent Fundraising Initiatives: Collaborate with the Director of Development, Director of Parent and Family Programs, and Advancement to design and implement parent fundraising strategies that achieve annual and long-term goals, including the facilitation of the newly established Parents Fund and philanthropic communications through the Auburn University Parent Portal.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• 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.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum – a seasoned and respected advancement professional – our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

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.

Why Work at Auburn?

• 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.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Development Officer I

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.

Development Officer II

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum License and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$61,000 - $110,290

Job Category
Auburn Advancement

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

Posting Date
12/09/2025

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter