Development Officer, Annual Giving, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement [R0141495]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for
Development Officer, Annual Giving, Division of
Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement [R0141495]

ROLE of the POSITION

As the University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares to enter its
next comprehensive campaign, the Development Officer of Annual
Giving, is a key member of the Annual Giving team and will focus on
providing a first-class philanthropic experience for all donors by
leveraging personalized digital engagement to effectively build
relationships based on what truly matters to each supporter.

The Development Officer reports to the Director of Annual Giving
and will work under the guidance of the Evertrue Advancement
Programs Manager. The position will manage a portfolio of
approximately 1,000 donors with clear weekly, monthly, and annual
goals. The candidate will collaborate with other departments both
internally at the university (including Marketing and
Communications, Alumni Relations, and Development) and externally,
to effectively execute 1:1 outreach campaigns using technology
resources including Evertrue’s cloud platform, social media and
virtual communications software.

The candidate should be comfortable with making personalized
solicitations, daily use of video, phone, email and use of multiple
databases and virtual communication technology is critical to
success in this role. This role is critical to helping UNLV achieve
its near-term annual giving goals and long-term fundraising
objectives and develop qualified major gift referrals. Candidates
should be self-motivated and positive professionals, with a
team-first optimistic attitude, eager to embody the UNLV spirit and
engage alumni and friends at a high velocity in a personalized
manner.  

It is expected that the Development Officer attends campus
events, stewardship events and occasionally attends community
events as a representative of UNLV. There will be some travel
involved.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support
for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate
in maintaining a respectful, positive work
environment.

About the UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni
Engagement

The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) fosters
relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations
and encourages private financial support for the students, faculty,
research, and innovative programs that distinguish UNLV as an
exceptional university.

PAE currently employs nearly 100 team members. We seek to hire
talented professionals who will share the university’s vision for
excellence in academics and research, as well as a commitment to
the relationships built between UNLV and its alumni and
friends.

UNLV is a vibrant campus, a supportive workplace, and has tools
to help you achieve professional and personal growth. We offer a
variety of career opportunities and generous compensation
packages 

Living Our Values

As a team member of PAE, you will be part of a growing,
inclusive division that values integrity, trust, excellence,
teamwork, and respect

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university as recognized by the United States Department
of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA) and a minimum of one year of experience in a related
field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Major gift development experience, preferably in higher
education. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of
employment

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity,
equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a
respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for the Development Officer, Annual Giving is
$50,000-$53,000. Salary competitive with those at similarly
situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF
WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off,
  sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and
  vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits
  programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
  schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and
  dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal
  and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness
  Recreation Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard
  discounts on and off campus
• Wellness
  programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing
qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may
be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search
chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications because this is the information on which
the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of
candidates’ materials will begin on April 19,
2024.

Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair and
must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed
materials. For assistance with the application process, please
contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE
CANDIDATES

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Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within
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Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition
number, in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal
application process, your application will be returned and
you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay
your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution
of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and
staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees,
producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is
classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research
activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining
top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying
population and workforce, driving economic activity through
increased research and community partnerships, and creating an
academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch
of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre
main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most
affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV
sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual
listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for
undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the
rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our
commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and
building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to
providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether
actual or perceived by others (including service-connected
disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions),
military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race
(including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural
hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),
color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis
of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a
form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.
Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will
act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence,
to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on
the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it
operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et
seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R.
Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its
education programs and activities extends to applicants for
admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of
these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title
IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland
Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella
Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:
[email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the
United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of
Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX:
202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to
both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures
and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint
of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of
sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found
online at the Office of
Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community
in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and
Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available
online.