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Development Associate
  • Job Number: 25078
  • Functional Area: Development/Fundraising
  • Department: School of Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $58,450
  • Pay Range Maximum: $79,200
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 6


Posting Description

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, School of Engineering (SOE), to serve as an integral part of the SOE’s fundraising team; reporting to the Assistant Dean for Development, coordinate development activities including data analysis, stewardship, and events; actively work with current donors and identify and cultivate new donors; and act as a liaison with school development officers across the School of Engineering as well as with colleagues in Resource Development, the Alumni Association, faculty, DLCs (departments, labs, and center), and other development-related groups across campus.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, with preference for those with interest in a career in development; excellent problem-solving, analytical, time-management, decision-making skills, customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication; meticulous attention to detail; proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, spelling, accuracy, format, and tone; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), virtual meeting applications, and databases; discretion with confidential information; strong initiative, motivation, and organization; ability to meet deadlines and work under tight time constraints while managing multiple projects; ability to work independently and as a team member; and comfort working in a demanding, high-volume, and high-energy environment. Job #25078-6

Occasional weekend and evening work and/or travel may be required.

7/16/2025