Development Officer

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

ASRS pension

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development funding

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District is seeking a Development Officer at Phoenix College to advance fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relations. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and guide them through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to fund institutional priorities and student success.

The role emphasizes strengthening donor engagement, stewardship of philanthropic resources, and promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related fundraising or stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to develop and manage donor relations and engagement programs.
• Experience coordinating with campus and external partners on fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor relationships throughout the fundraising lifecycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition.
• Maintain fundraising records, reports, and donor data; support scholarships and endowment activities.
• Develop and implement alumni and donor engagement strategies and events; communicate impact stories.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, higher education, or liberal arts

2 years fundraising or donor engagement experience

Job description

Development Officer

Job ID: 323319

Location: Phoenix College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

Grade

116

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Development Officer advances Phoenix College's fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relations efforts by building and managing relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to support institutional priorities and student success. This role manages a portfolio of prospects, guiding them through the fundraising lifecycle from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship, while leading engagement initiatives and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and strengthen connections to the college. The position also supports effective stewardship of philanthropic resources and promotes a culture of philanthropy across the institution.

Essential Functions

50% - Manage donor relationships throughout the fundraising lifecycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition. Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors; conduct outreach and donor visits; prepare proposals, gift opportunities, and cases for support; secure philanthropic support that advances college priorities and fundraising goals; and collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and align donor interests with institutional priorities.

20% - Maintain fundraising records, reports, and constituent information; support scholarship, endowment, and restricted fund administration; monitor compliance with donor intent; coordinate reporting requirements; and collaborate with the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation and campus partners to ensure responsible stewardship of philanthropic resources.

15% - Develop, plan, and implement alumni, and donor engagement strategies, activities, events, and communications that strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and support philanthropic involvement with Phoenix College.

10% - Contribute to the development of donor, alumni, student, and philanthropic impact stories, stewardship communications and other content that advances fundraising and relationship-building efforts.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, higher education, or liberal arts and two (2) years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating stakeholder engagement, fundraising campaigns, development activities, alumni relations, donor relations, or related advancement functions.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, cultivating, and managing meaningful relationships with donors, prospects, alumni, volunteers, and/or community stakeholders to build support, strengthen engagement, and advance fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated experience soliciting and securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and/or government entities.
• Experience identifying compelling stories and developing communications and promotional materials that support fundraising, donor stewardship and/or alumni relations initiatives, such as impact reports, donor recognition pieces, and individual profiles.
• Experience establishing goals, tracking progress, and using data to evaluate results and improve fundraising and/or engagement outcomes.
• One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

Special Working Conditions

MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.

Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. Will be required to travel or be assigned to other MCCCD locations. May be required to work evenings and weekends. May require prolonged periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. This position requires a physical presence on campus with possible partial remote work depending on business needs to best serve the students, department and college.

ADA & Other Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, typing, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before 10/21/2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.