Development Officer (Exempt)

POSITION: Development Officer (Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION:Advancement Officer I II or III

DEPARTMENT: Advancement

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Vice President for Engagement and Advancement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EXEMPTION: Administrative Exemption

LOCATION:HSU Campus Abilene Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE:As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENTCandidate must profess aChristian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation and respect thevalues and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in theUniversitys Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Human Resources or

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Implementsthe daily operations of various university fundraising programs and with the planning of various university advancement activities. Assiststhe Vice President for Engagement and Advancement in shaping universityadvancement policies management short-range and long-range planning.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualify cultivate and solicitalumni and friends of the University for current and deferred gifts throughannual and monthly action plans of Moves Management steps.

Develop and maintain an ongoingportfolio of 175 key donors for the purpose of soliciting unrestrictedcurrent planned and major gifts.

Provide appropriate staffing atadvancement and alumni events.

Maintain constituent reportsfor every donor contact.

Set and achieve agreed uponperformance goals.

Strategically plan andimplement objectives with key contacts.

Manage individual suppliesoperations and travel budgets.

Foster teamwork with fellowteam members.

Attend life events for donorsand their family members.

Perform miscellaneous job-relatedduties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are nosupervisor responsibilities required for this position.

COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge- Competent in requiredjob skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keepsabreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displaysunderstanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibitsobjectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback;contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above owninterests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Change Management - Develops workableimplementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment andovercomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitorstransition and evaluates results.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspiresthe trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholdsorganizational values.

Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals;demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self againststandard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculatedrisks to accomplish goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (Language Mathematical Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret general businessperiodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmentalregulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and proceduremanuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questionsfrom groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to addsubtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numberscommon fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent andto draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONINGABILITY: Abilityto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this jobsuccessfully an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Order processing systems;Internet software; Development software and Contact Management systems.t)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree Degree preferred.

2-5 years previousrelated work experience is preferred.

Must understandgenerational differences and be able to effectively utilize the appropriatemedium to reach different audiences.

Must be strong incomputer and customer service skills.

Must know and useproper telephone etiquette.

Strong organizationalskills required.

Must be able tomaintain confidentiality concerning financial records and other personalinformation.

Must be proficient withcomputers comfortable talking on the phone and in meetings sitting for longperiods of time and have ability to drive for extensive work-related travel.

The above requirements will be validated throughthe written competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interviewprocess and reference checks regarding past employment experiencequalifications etc.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularlyrequired to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms andtalk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The job is sedentary innature. Must be able to sit for long periods while performing office and phone/computeroperations and/or while driving due to extensive travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee isoccasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Full-Time Exempt Level Staffposition.

Aminimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Irregular hours and evening andweekend work and/or assignments beyond a 40-hour week is required during peakseason and/or to meet project deadlines is required.

Frequent travel is required including evenings and weekendsespecially as part of travel.

Occasionally holiday work is also required.

Additional travel may be required on occasion toattend training workshops on occasion.

Must have andmaintain a valid Class C Drivers License and maintain a clear driving recordto be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive tocomplete work assignments on and off campus as needed.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees see theHSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discriminationlaws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sexpregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information andmilitary service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the BaptistGeneral Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religionas a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff whoshare an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals withdisabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when theaccommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonableaccommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority