Development Officer - Auburn Athletics

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4268P

Home Org Name

Athletic Development TUF Contract

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4268P

Home Org Name

Athletic Development TUF Contract

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Development Officer - Auburn Athletics

Job Class Code

OA05B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics

is recruiting for a Development Officer to join our Tigers Unlimited team! 

The Tigers Unlimited Foundation is committed to advancing Auburn Athletics to be the best school for the best athletes in the nation. This individual will plan, organize, and implement fund-raising activities for one or more organization units within Auburn University.

Why Should

YOU

Choose Auburn University?

Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes!

Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.

Competitive state benefits

including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.

Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents.

Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle:

The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Essential Functions

Identifies potential prospects for cultivations through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews and other relevant resources.

Solicits gifts and/or club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and/or phone contacts.

Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating/joining clubs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and function for donors.

Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans and project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.

May develop campaigns and/or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
Level II -  Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Level III -  Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations |

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. - Possesses knowledge of related fields and areas of operation which affect or are affected.

| | Minimum Technology Skills | | | Minimum License and Certifications | |

Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications | |

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $60,630 - $125,500 | | Job Category | Athletics Support | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | 7:45am-4:45pm Monday-Friday, nights and weekends as needed | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 02/20/2025 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations?

   • Yes
   • No

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