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Regional Development Officer

Posting Number S00582

Position Type Full Time

Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 07/25/2025

Posted Salary $70,000 - $85,000

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Regional Development Officer ( RDO ) shall have primary responsibility, through an assigned constituent region, for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Pioneer Society level donors, largely in the range of $1,000 – $10,000 for all purposes and designations within the established fundraising priorities for the University. The RDO will play a crucial role in helping to engage alumni through the four channels of engagement: Giving, Volunteering, Attending, and Connecting (G.V.A.C.). Responsibilities will include connecting alumni with each other, and back to the University, through a variety of affinities such as class year, professional/career networks, academic majors, and undergraduate clubs and activities. Working closely with alumni in the region, the RDO will play a collaborative role in comprehensive regional programming, including events, activities, and programs that celebrate the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the University.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline 08/15/2025

*Full consideration by*: 08/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

Frontline Fundraising (85%):

+ Serving on the Development team, the RDO will be assigned a specific region that has a significant concentration of alumni, parents, and friends. She/he will collaborate with other members of the Development and constituent relations staff to plan and execute a focused engagement strategy to increase the number of donors and overall dollars contributed to the University on an annual basis, especially at the Pioneer Society level; encourage volunteering for various opportunities, encourage attendance at campus and regional events, and to connect with alumni and friends on the basis of class, affinity, and regional interests.

+ Conduct personal visits in the assigned region in order to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors supporting established University fundraising priorities. The RDO is expected to secure a minimum of 10-15 quality personal visits (QPVs) per month throughout the fiscal year on an annual basis.

+ Support the Advancement division on all matters pertaining to increasing the number of donors who give at the Pioneer Society level – contributions between $1,000 and $10,000.

+ Other Duties (15%):

+ Participate fully in annual planning and goal setting for the Division, the assigned region, and any integrated planning efforts.

+ Participate on committees as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria. Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines.

Travel

25% – 50% Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required. Consideration may be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience if that experience is in a University, or another nonprofit environment. 1-3 years of relevant experience is required, demonstrated successful fundraising experience is highly desirable.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

+ Exceptional written and verbal communications skills are required.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge of various online social media platforms, and other platforms designed to capture philanthropic support.

+ Must have strong organizational skills, great attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet various deadlines, maintain confidentiality, possess a high level of energy and work effectively with others.

+ A strong commitment to diversity and works continually to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion of our students, faculty, and staff.

+ Demonstrated high level of proficiency using a computer and the suite of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word and Excel). Knowledge of networked information systems (e.g., Slate, PeopleAdmin.) or other similar databases is highly desirable.

+ Ability to understand and implement University policies and procedures.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule which at times will include working well into early evening hours as well as working at Office of Advancement sponsored events on and off campus which include, but are not limited to, Homecoming and Commencement.

Applicant Documents Instructions

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

+ Job Fair

+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

+ PRISM Network

+ HBCU Connect

+ DiverseJobs

+ Other

+ * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Three Professional References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Reference #1