"Development Specialist II"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Development Specialist II for the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Under general supervision by the Director of Development of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, this position exists to further the school's fundraising priorities and outreach activities to donors, alumni, and friends of the school, including members of the school's Advisory Board.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Identifies and researches gift prospects and/or funding sources, constructs donor profiles, helps to organize and attend events to cultivate donors and alumni, and acknowledges donors.
• Creates gift reports, statistics, and other informational materials for the development director and dean.
• Tracks and maintains data on alumni.
• Cultivates and establishes relationships with alumni through communicating with regional alumni and attending school career events.
• Tracks and reports student success stories and assists the Communications Director of the School in publicizing alumni, donor, and outreach successes.
• Performs professional work that requires knowledge of prospect research, event implementation, and donor cultivation, good communication, and writing skills.
• Provides related support to the school's Communications Director to create opportunities to enhance overall relations with friends of the school.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, human resources, public policy, public health, urban planning, i.e., a Bloustein degree or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge, skill and understanding of donor-based work, public relations, customer service and/or alumni/career management function including experience with database management, market research and promotional methods (e.g., mailings, social media, etc).

Equipment Utilized

• Competence with the following computer programs: MS Office (including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), database design, web navigation and basic design, and email.
• Familiarity and training preferred in proprietary software: Cornerstone, Signals, Info View, Office 365, and RADAR/Advance.

Special Conditions

Clean Driving Record.