Engineering Development Lead: Major Gifts & Partnerships

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University’s College of Engineering seeks a Development Officer or Associate Director of Development to advance major gifts, engaging donors, alumni, and corporate partners to support growth initiatives in Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and the School of Computing.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Development for CoE and collaborates with the Dean and faculty.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage in complex gift conversations, with a record of closing significant gifts or contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior administrators, faculty, and advisory boards.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff and working collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to a respectful environment in donor engagement and workplace culture.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Set program goals aligned with college and university fundraising priorities.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward donors with the capacity to give $50,000 or more.
• Develop customized strategies for each donor/prospect, aligning interests with college priorities.
• Engage corporate partners in supporting research, student opportunities, and innovation initiatives.
• Manage program resources, including budgets and timelines, to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Dean and academic leaders and engage advisory councils as appropriate.
• Track donor engagement and manage donor pipelines using advancement tools.
• Understand gift vehicles to develop tailored proposals.

Skills

Gift conversations

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Utah State University’s College of Engineering seeks a Development Officer or Associate Director of Development to advance major gifts, engaging donors, alumni, and corporate partners to support growth initiatives in Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and the School of Computing.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Development for CoE and collaborates with the Dean and faculty.