Development Officer - University Advancement

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Development Officer to identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects. You will collaborate with the Advancement team, review assets to maximize opportunities, and manage an active portfolio of prospects with a goal of at least 252 quality interactions per year.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, flexibility to work some weekends/evenings, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database.
• Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.
• Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic team atmosphere and takes pleasure in building relationships? GCU is presently searching for a Development Officer who can identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects for GCU, all while maintaining favorable connections both within and outside the organization.

What you will do:

• Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database.
• Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.
• Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.