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<p><span style="color:#a33600"><b><u>Current Employees:</u></b></span></p><p>If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click <a target="_blank" href="">here</a> to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this <a target="_blank" href="">tip sheet</a>.</p><p></p><p>The Development Officer cultivates and solicits major gifts from alumni and friends of the University to support priority programs and initiatives. Moreover, the Development Officer liaises with deans, faculty, and leaders to strategically align the organization’s and program’s needs with interests and resources of donors.</p><p></p><p><b>CORE JOB FUNCTIONS </b></p><p></p><p>Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops appropriate strategies to secure gifts and achieve fund raising goals. Works with other departments to develop and coordinate programs and events that engage and motivate major gift donors. Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability. Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files. Develops appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving. Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, and proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments. Determines fundable projects and packages them appropriately for consideration by donors. Makes recommendations to leadership and faculty concerning their roles and involvement in the identification, cultivation or solicitation of donor prospects. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.</p><p></p><p><b><i>This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b>CORE QUALIFICATIONS </b></p><p></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><p>Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.</p><p></p><p><b>Certification and Licensing:</b></p><p>Not Applicable</p><p></p><p><b>Experience:</b></p><p>Minimum 3 years of relevant experience</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of business and management principles.</li><li>Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.</li><li>Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.</li><li>Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.</li><li>Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.</li></ul><p></p><p>The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.</p><p></p><p>With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.</p><p></p><p>We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.</p><p></p><p>The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click <a target="_blank" href=""><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>here</u></span></a> for additional information.</p><p></p><p><b>Job Status:</b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Employee Type:</b></p>Staff

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