Development Officer/Sr Development Officer

Bucknell University; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life and long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan with 10% employer def

Tuition remission for employee and a+

Paid time off, holidays, and community

Job summary

Bucknell University in Austin is seeking motivated Development Officers to drive major gifts and strengthen donor relationships. These roles involve significant travel (about 50%) to engage alumni, parents, and friends across the region, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as events require.

These positions report to the Regional Development Director and may be considered for remote work with HR approvals.

Qualifications

• Relation­ship-driven fundraising experience
• Ability to travel ~50% of the time
• Engagement with alumni, parents, and friends

Responsibilities

• Secure gifts of $100,000+ and meet annual metrics.
• Build and grow a prospect pipeline across alumni, parents, and friends.
• Staff large campus events and plan visits for constituents.
• Travel extensively to support portfolio engagement and stewardship.
• Sit at a computer for long periods.
• Travel with or without accommodations as needed.

Job description

Development Officer / Senior Development Officer

Full time

Bucknell University is seeking talented, relationship-driven Development Officers and Senior Development Officers to join our growing University Advancement team in preparation for our campaign. These roles are ideal for fundraising professionals who are energized by building meaningful relationships, connecting donor passions to institutional priorities, and making a lasting impact through philanthropy. The positions involve extensive travel (approximately 50% of the time) to build and strengthen relationships with key donors, offering opportunities to engage directly with alumni, parents, and friends across the region.

Reports to Regional Development Director (1 of 3)

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

This position requires frequent travel

Evening and weekend work will be required periodically based on travel, events, and donor engagement activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Secure individual gifts of $100,000 or more and meet annual data-driven metrics.
• Build and grow a healthy prospect pipeline across alumni, parents, and friends of the University.
• Staff large scale campus events and plan visits for individual constituents to return to campus for meaningful cultivation.
• Travel extensively (including air travel and major metropolitan areas) to support portfolio engagement and stewardship.
• sit at a computer and use a mouse/keyboard for long periods of time.
• Must be able to travel with or without accommodations

Candidates will be hired into the Development Officer or Senior Development Officer role following a review of their skills and experience against the minimum qualifications for the positions.

This position may be considered for remote work, pending approval of the specific work location and in compliance with the University's HR and Payroll requirements.

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work

Compensation and Benefits

• The hiring range for the Development Officer $72,640 to $90,800.
• The hiring range for the Senior Development Officer is $88,000 to $110,000.
• The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
• 72,640.00-110,000.00 The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
• Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Diversity Statement

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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