Development Officer

**Classification & Regular Hours**: Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade: 15 **About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campuswide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division - Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (SSMD) provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists, and health researchers and other scholars learn to shape the future of healthcare in our community and around the world. With a goal of becoming a global leader in optimizing lifelong health through innovation in education, research and active engagement with our community, it is a very exciting time to join our exceptional team of development professionals. **Responsibilities**: The Development Officer position is a key role in the department of Development and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (SSMD), and plays a pivotal role in helping the University meet and exceed its fundraising priority goals. The role is responsible for the full scope of development activities within their portfolio relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors. The role will design, develop, implement, evaluate and manage effective, innovative and transformational fundraising strategies supporting the goals of the faculty. The Development Officer will work closely with individuals, community groups, and corporations who have a passion for higher education and research, as well as staff in the departments of University Advancement, to define annual campaign strategies; identify, coordinate and engage prospective donors; strengthen loyalties of current donors; and develop meaningful programs to engage Schulich Alumni and local, regional and national communities. **Qualifications**: **Education**: - University degree - Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline and accreditation through Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is preferred **Experience**: - 3 years of experience soliciting and closing gifts with a strong working knowledge of donor strategy development - Demonstrated record of program development, implementation and evaluation Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Proven success generating revenue in a Development portfolio - Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation to internal and external contacts - Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and a client/donor relations management software - Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once from conception to completion with tightly prescribed timelines - Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders - Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage activities both for self and others effectively - A well defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills - Flexible, resourceful, creative and pro-active work style with a can-do, enthusiastic attitude - Emotional Intelligence (self-knowledge, self-management, empathy, social skills) to ensure own work-life balance, and good collegial relationships are maintained - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay informed about fundraising initiatives and the unit’s missions and objectives - Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative - Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization **Western Values Diversity**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519